4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford to Bath
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£74
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bedford to Bath will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bedford for Bath 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 155 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 23 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 train and coach for Bedford to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 155 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£77 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bedford to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for Bedford to Bath trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:18 Bedford | 3h00 | 10:18 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:18 Bedford | 3h00 | 11:18 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:48 Bedford | 3h01 | 12:49 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 12 November | |||||
| 04:46 Bedford | 5h23 | 10:09 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bedford to Bath
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bedford to Bath run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:15, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 155 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 155 km |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 02:15 |
Last train 22:54 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Thameslink from Bedford to Bath trainsGreat Western Rail, Thameslink trains will get you between Bedford and Bath from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bedford to Bath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford to Bath 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 Bath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bedford and Bath
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Parking
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ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
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Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:00 Saturday 05:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:15 - 21:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is adjacent to the taxi rank at the front of the station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink 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: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front right hand side and station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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
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