The cheapest and fastest trains from Harpenden to Bath
Cheapest price
£103
Average price
£103
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
147 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harpenden to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Harpenden to Bath will cost around £103 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £103.
Of the 1 trains that leave Harpenden for Bath every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 147 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 28 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 Harpenden to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harpenden to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 147 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£42 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Harpenden to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for Harpenden to Bath trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:38 Harpenden | 2h46 | 12:24 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 8 November | |||||
![]() | 04:52 Harpenden | 2h28 | 07:20 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harpenden to Bath
Trains from Harpenden to Bath run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 147 km distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 147 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 05:17 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Harpenden to Bath trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Harpenden and Bath from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Harpenden to Bath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harpenden 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 Harpenden and Bath
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:15 Saturday 06:15 - 19:15 Sunday 07:15 - 20:15
- Type of shops available: Coffee shop
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the front of the station Ticket Office entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platform 1, 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 4 and station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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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