The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
154 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Of the 4 trains that leave Bath for London Gatwick Airport every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 154 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bath to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 154 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
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£59 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bath to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Bath to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G04720 · G05006 | On time 08:13 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h42 | 10:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G06815 · G05007 | On time 08:43 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h42 | 11:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G04721 · G05008 | On time 09:13 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h42 | 11:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G06829+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ Y36873 | On time 09:31 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h43 | 12:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G06816 · G05009 | On time 09:44 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h41 | 12:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G06817 · G05010 | On time 10:13 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h42 | 12:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bath to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Bath to London Gatwick Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 15:13. The fastest train covers the 154 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 154 km |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 05:02 |
Last train 15:13 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western from Bath to London Gatwick Airport trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Bath and London Gatwick Airport from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bath to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to London Gatwick Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bath and London Gatwick Airport
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- Taxi: Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp access & staff assistance.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- The information office is located by Platform 1.
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free - Category B2 Station - This station has step free access to both platforms however these are via steep ramps in particular to the Bath Spa bound platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on A36 Lower Bristol Road
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