The cheapest and fastest trains from Guildford to Bath
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guildford to Bath will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 5 trains that leave Guildford for Bath every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 125 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 54 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 Guildford to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 125 km
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£41 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Guildford to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for Guildford to Bath trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:50 Guildford | 3h49 | 08:39 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:15 Guildford | 2h54 | 09:09 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:44 Guildford | 2h06 | 09:50 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:20 Guildford | 1h58 | 10:18 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:27 Guildford | 1h51 | 11:18 Bath | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Guildford to Bath by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Guildford to Bath
Trains from Guildford to Bath run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:30, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 03:30 |
Last train 23:12 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western from Guildford to Bath trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Guildford and Bath from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Guildford to Bath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford 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 Guildford and Bath
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 22:00 Saturday 06:10 - 22:00 Sunday 06:20 - 22:00
- Car Park: Smart Car Spaces
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is level access to the booking hall and all platforms from the main entrance in Walnut Tree Close. There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team.
- Accessible taxis: The taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance (platform 2)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- 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 2, next to the subway ramp. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car parks 1 & 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus lay-by in Station Forecourt off Walnut Tree Close.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 09:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Both platforms.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2 and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Guildford Side of station - Station Forecourt
- 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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