Birmingham to Bath train with CrossCountry

Train from Birmingham to Bath: Journey Details

Taking the train from Birmingham to Bath is a lengthy journey of between 6 and 8 hours, operated by Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and South West Trains. The longest journey involves one change at Bristol Temple Meads. Other routes change at Carlisle, Wolverhampton, London, Glasgow or Bristol. The first departure from Birmingham Central early in the morning. The last train departs in the early evening, however, ​there are later departures on overnight sleeper trains. A reduced service operates on Saturdays and Sundays.

Return journeys for trains from Bath to Birmingham are also available.

Taking the Train from Glasgow

Glasgow Central Station is a listed Victorian building on the banks of the River Clyde, within walking distance of the city centre. Although not on the underground system, this can be accessed by crossing the river bridge to Bridge Street Station. A large suburban train network operates into Glasgow Central. Frequent city centre buses are run by First Glasgow while buses to outlying areas are operated by McGills and Stagecoach. Taxis are also available at the station.

Getting into Bath by Train

Bath is a beautiful and compact city with much evidence of its Roman, Medieval and Georgian past. The city has shopping areas, a lively nightlife and is surrounded by the rolling countryside of Somerset and the Cotswolds. Landmarks in the city that should be visited are the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Jane Austen Centre.

Bath Spa Station was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and is located in the heart of the city centre. All tourist attractions can be accessed on foot. Taxis and local buses depart from outside the station; however, local buses are not very frequent, but the hop-on, hop off tourist bus provides a reliable way of reaching all of Bath's main tourist attractions.