The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Polegate
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
192 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to Polegate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to Polegate will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bath for Polegate every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 192 km distance in an average of 4 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 38 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 Polegate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Polegate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, and a coach costs an average of £48.
Distance: 192 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£34 Average Price Cheapest | £81 Average Price |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bath to Polegate train times
The table below shows live departures for Bath to Polegate trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:16 Bath | 4h38 | 08:54 Polegate | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:35 Bath | 3h34 | 08:09 Polegate | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bath to Polegate
Trains from Bath to Polegate run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 18:04. The fastest train covers the 192 km distance in 3h 34m.
Distance 192 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 04:58 |
Last train 18:04 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Bath to Polegate trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Bath and Polegate from £28. 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 Polegate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to Polegate 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 Polegate, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bath and Polegate
- 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 06:10 - 19:35 Saturday 06:10 - 19:35 Sunday 08:30 - 16:05
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances and short ramps (below 400m and less than 1:10 gradient). Access between platforms via level crossing. Assistance Meeting Point is at the main entrance on platform 2.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area in the booking hall and both platforms.
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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