The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster to Bath
Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£95
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster to Bath will cost around £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
Of the 2 trains that leave Doncaster 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 253 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 25 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 Doncaster to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 253 km
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£87 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 40m Average total duration 10h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Doncaster to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster to Bath trains for tomorrow, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:07 Doncaster | 4h15 | 08:22 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:36 Doncaster | 4h25 | 09:01 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster to Bath
Trains from Doncaster to Bath run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 20:13. The fastest train covers the 253 km distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 253 km |
Average train duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 05:35 |
Last train 20:13 |
Train companies: first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) from Doncaster to Bath trainsfirst_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Doncaster and Bath from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Doncaster to Bath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster 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 Doncaster and Bath
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Phones are low level but not text
- Accessible taxis: Advance booking not required
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: .
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are adjacent to Platforms 3 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 3 opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30 Platform 4 North Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 01:30 Platform 4 South Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the front of the station and park in the station overflow car park.
- 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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