The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Bath
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Bath will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 22 trains that leave Gloucester for Bath every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 13 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.
G06093 · G06914
G06086 · V36664
G06085 · V36665
G05942
G06096 · G06838
G06086 · V36664
G06085 · V36665
G05940
G05292
G06091 · V39262Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gloucester to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £14.
Distance: 55 km
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Gloucester to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Bath trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G05286 | On time 08:09 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h13 | 09:22 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G06084 · G06906 | On time 08:41 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h20 | 10:01 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G06085 · V36665 | On time 09:41 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h09 | 10:50 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Bath
Trains from Gloucester to Bath run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 22:55 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Gloucester to Bath trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Gloucester and Bath from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gloucester to Bath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Bath
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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 toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of 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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