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No. 1 Royal Crescent
Museum inside a Georgian town house, showing period rooms and city life in Bath during the 18th century.
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Bath will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
To travel from Exeter to Bath you need to make at least one change.
G01064+
G15442
Y41864+
G01064+
G15442
Y41870+
G00869_G01067+
C47808
G00869_G01067+
C47808
Y80248+
G01075+
G15230
G01069+
C47809
G01064+
G15442
G00869_G01067+
C47808
W34559 · C48896
G15496 · G14902Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 £17, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 109 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£26 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Bath trains for today, Tuesday 25 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y41864+ G01064+ G15442 | On time 8:09 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h52 | 10:01 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
C47991 · G15495 · G14900 | On time 8:21 St James' Park (SJP) | 2h20 | 10:41 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
G01064+ G15442 | On time 8:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h34 | 10:01 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
Y41867 · G15495 · G14900 | On time 8:35 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2h06 | 10:41 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
G15495 · G14900 | On time 8:48 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h53 | 10:41 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
C47993+ G00869_G01067+ C47808 | On time 8:50 St James' Park (SJP) | 2h11 | 11:01 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
Y41870+ G00869_G01067+ C47808 | On time 9:05 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h56 | 11:01 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
C47995 · W34559 · C48896 | On time 9:20 St James' Park (SJP) | 2h10 | 11:30 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
G00869_G01067+ C47808 | On time 9:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h34 | 11:01 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
W34559 · C48896 | On time 9:43 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h47 | 11:30 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
C47998+ G01069+ C47809 | On time 9:49 St James' Park (SJP) | 2h09 | 11:58 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
G15496 · G14902 | On time 9:50 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h51 | 11:41 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G15229+ G01069+ C47809 | On time 10:06 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h52 | 11:58 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
G01069+ C47809 | On time 10:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h31 | 11:58 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
Y80241+ G00865+ G15010 | On time 10:39 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h55 | 12:34 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
C48003+ G01073+ C47810 | On time 10:50 St James' Park (SJP) | 2h08 | 12:58 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
Y80248+ G01075+ G15230 | On time 11:42 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2h18 | 14:00 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
C48007+ G01075+ G15230 | On time 11:48 St James' Park (SJP) | 2h12 | 14:00 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Exeter to Bath run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:55, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 109 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 109 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 1:55 |
Last train 23:29 |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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Museum inside a Georgian town house, showing period rooms and city life in Bath during the 18th century.
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Sweeping semicircular terrace and lawn, ideal for architecture lovers, photographs and a classic Bath city walk.
Large public park with gardens, walks, play areas and seasonal events, a pleasant green space near the city centre.
Steep hillside viewpoint giving one of Bath’s finest panoramas, especially rewarding at sunrise or sunset.
A soft round bun filled with currants, candied peel and sugar. Closely associated with Bath tea drinking since the 18th century.
A lighter, brioche-like sweet bun topped with crushed sugar and currants. A long-standing Bath speciality linked to spa visitors and Georgian tea rooms.
A hard, dry biscuit traditionally served with wine or cheese. Created in Bath as a refined alternative to richer buns for spa guests.
Smart but welcoming bistro focused on seasonal British cooking with a regularly changing menu and neighbourhood feel.
Refined restaurant serving modern British tasting menus in intimate, polished surroundings near the centre of Bath.
Popular pub by Pulteney Bridge serving well-kept beers and hearty British food in a lively, traditional setting.
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Bath Spa railway station -> Bath Abbey, Bath
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter 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.

Most Exeter to Bath trains use the Exeter St Davids to Bath Spa station pair, with some services arriving at Oldfield Park. Use this guide to compare Exeter and Bath train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Davids has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Davids: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. 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 car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Exeter St Thomas is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Thomas has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Thomas.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Thomas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Parking.
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Thomas: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Exeter Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Exeter Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter Central.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Exeter Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, 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.
Bath Spa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Dashi Bath, Be At One, Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi.". ATMs are located in the ticket hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30. Information desks are the information office is located by Platform 1.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bath Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bath Spa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bath Spa: Ramp access & staff assistance.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Bath Waterside, The Z Hotel Bath, The Royal Hotel.
Oldfield Park is 1 km from Bath city centre. Public transport options include:
Oldfield Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oldfield Park.
Ticket office support is available at Oldfield Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oldfield Park: Parking.
Available at Oldfield Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oldfield Park: 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.
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