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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Bath
Cheapest price
£109
Average price
£137
Fastest journey
5 h 34 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
393 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Bath will cost around £137 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £109.
Of the 2 trains that leave Carlisle 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 393 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 46 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, coach and flight for Carlisle to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £66.
Distance: 393 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£138 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £54 Average Price |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 28m Average total duration 11h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Carlisle to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Bath trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:06 Carlisle | 5h29 | 14:35 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Bath
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Carlisle to Bath run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:55, the last at 16:50. The fastest train covers the 393 km distance in 5h 24m.
Distance 393 km |
Average train duration 5h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 24m |
First train 01:55 |
Last train 16:50 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Carlisle to Bath trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Carlisle and Bath from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carlisle to Bath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Bath
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- 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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