Bath to Bristol train with Great Western Railway

Trains from Bath to Bristol: Journey Details

First Great Western, CrossCountry and South West Trains all provide direct trains from Bath to Bristol. There is a frequent weekday service, with trains running roughly every 10 minutes. The journey time varies between 10 and 20 minutes. On Saturdays, the earliest departure is at 7:08 a.m. and on Sundays the first train is at 9:41 a.m. On weekdays, the earliest train qualifying for an off-peak day return ticket is the 9:36 a.m. departure.

Taking the Train from Bath

Bath Spa station is on the south side of the city centre, within walking distance of the main historic sites and shopping streets. Several city bus routes stop on Dorchester Street immediately outside the station, and Bath bus station is on the same street, a few minutes' walk to the west, offering connections to nearby towns and villages. There is a taxi rank at the station entrance.

Getting into Bristol by Train

Bristol is a vibrant multicultural city with renowned nightlife, innovative museums and galleries and buzzing street markets. The elegant enclave of Clifton, with its chic shops and cafes, is marked by Isambard Kingdom Brunel's stunning suspension bridge over the Avon Gorge. Trains from Bath to Bristol arrive at another Brunel construction, Temple Meads station, located just to the south of the city centre. The station is served by numerous bus connections to Clifton, central Bristol and the airport, including some night services. There is even a ferry service connecting the station with the centre and harbour front. Taxis are available immediately in front of the station.