The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Bath
Cheapest price
£92
Average price
£169
Fastest journey
6 h 42 m
Average duration
6 h 51 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
512 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Bath will cost around £169 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £92.
To travel from Edinburgh to Bath you need to make at least one change.
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P09628
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
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P08391
Y23274+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
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C23749+
P09628
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
P08280
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P09002Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £93.
Distance: 512 km
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£161 Average Price | £79 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 42m Average total duration 11h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Bath trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C23749+ P09628 | On time 06:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h52 | 12:58 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
W28156+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08280 | On time 06:23 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h01 | 13:24 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
Y23272+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08280 | On time 06:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h54 | 13:24 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
W10455+ G55962+ P08391 | On time 06:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h42 | 13:34 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
Y23274+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08281 | On time 07:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h49 | 13:49 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
C23755+ P09002 | On time 07:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h58 | 14:02 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Bath
Trains from Edinburgh to Bath run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £93 but you can travel from only £22 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 512 km distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 512 km |
Average train duration 6h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £93 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 25m |
First train 05:35 |
Last train 21:13 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country from Edinburgh to Bath trainsCrossCountry, LNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country trains will get you between Edinburgh and Bath from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Bath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Bath
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms
- 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 CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 00:10 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- 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 toilets are located in the Waiting Shelter/Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station
- 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 06:30 - 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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