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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Bath

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 05 Sept

Cheapest price on 05 Sept

£41

Average ticket price on 05 Sept

£48

Fastest journey on 05 Sept

3 h 20 m

Average journey duration on 05 Sept

3 h 21 m

Trains on 05 Sept

Distance

167 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brighton to Bath will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.

Fast trains

To travel from Brighton to Bath you need to make at least 2 changes.

G26669+C42260
9:133h24
Brighton station (BTN)
12:37Bath Spa (BTH)
£411One-way
1 change
G26665+W34983
8:133h27
Brighton station (BTN)
11:40Bath Spa (BTH)
£411One-way
1 change
G26659+C42257
7:133h25
Brighton station (BTN)
10:38Bath Spa (BTH)
£451One-way
1 change
G26653+C42255
6:133h26
Brighton station (BTN)
9:39Bath Spa (BTH)
£451One-way
1 change
C42189+C02674+C37301
9:283h20
Brighton station (BTN)
12:48Bath Spa (BTH)
£511One-way
2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Brighton to Bath

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £39.

Distance: 167 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach	Driving
£39 Average Price	£16 Average Price Cheapest	£34 Average Price (fuel + tolls)
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door)
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Your own car or car rental
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Brighton to Bath is a coach with an average price of £16.

This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Bath:

A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Bath costing on average £39.

The fastest way to travel from Brighton to Bath is by train with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Bath take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brighton and Bath including taking a train and coach.

Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 6m sooner (2h 55m by train vs 3h 1m by car). Tickets start at around £39 compared to roughly £34 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Brighton to Bath train times

The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Bath trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
G88591+G15009	9:13 Brighton station (BTN)	3h23	12:36 Bath Spa (BTH)	1 change
W45479+C38380+W34686	On time 9:14 Brighton station (BTN)	3h04	12:18 Bath Spa (BTH)	2 changes
W45428+C38422+G14958	On time 9:44 Brighton station (BTN)	3h01	12:45 Bath Spa (BTH)	2 changes
G88603+G15011	On time 10:13 Brighton station (BTN)	3h25	13:38 Bath Spa (BTH)	1 change
W45493+C38461+G14959	On time 10:14 Brighton station (BTN)	3h10	13:24 Bath Spa (BTH)	2 changes
W45425+C38505+G14960	On time 10:44 Brighton station (BTN)	3h05	13:49 Bath Spa (BTH)	2 changes
G88615+W34999	On time 11:13 Brighton station (BTN)	3h23	14:36 Bath Spa (BTH)	1 change
W45467+G15133 · G14962	On time 11:14 Brighton station (BTN)	3h30	14:44 Bath Spa (BTH)	2 changes
W45467+C38542+G14961	On time 11:14 Brighton station (BTN)	3h06	14:20 Bath Spa (BTH)	2 changes
W45565+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+G14962	On time 11:28 Brighton station (BTN)	3h16	14:44 Bath Spa (BTH)	2 changes
G77285+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+G14962	On time 11:39 Brighton station (BTN)	3h05	14:44 Bath Spa (BTH)	2 changes
W45434+C38581+G14962	On time 11:44 Brighton station (BTN)	3h00	14:44 Bath Spa (BTH)	2 changes
G77379+G15014	On time 12:13 Brighton station (BTN)	3h23	15:36 Bath Spa (BTH)	1 change
W45474+C38228+G14963	On time 12:14 Brighton station (BTN)	3h09	15:23 Bath Spa (BTH)	2 changes
W45432+C38264+G14964	On time 12:44 Brighton station (BTN)	3h04	15:48 Bath Spa (BTH)	2 changes
G26653+C42255	6:13 Brighton station (BTN)	3h26	9:39 Bath Spa (BTH)	1 change
C02658+C42186+C37347	6:28 Brighton station (BTN)	3h20	9:48 Bath Spa (BTH)	2 changes
C02667+W34676+C37357	6:58 Brighton station (BTN)	3h23	10:21 Bath Spa (BTH)	2 changes
G26659+C42257	7:13 Brighton station (BTN)	3h25	10:38 Bath Spa (BTH)	1 change
C02620+W34679+C37366	7:28 Brighton station (BTN)	3h20	10:48 Bath Spa (BTH)	2 changes
C02623+C42187+C37376	7:58 Brighton station (BTN)	3h24	11:22 Bath Spa (BTH)	2 changes
G26665+W34983	8:13 Brighton station (BTN)	3h27	11:40 Bath Spa (BTH)	1 change
C02689+C42188+C37385	8:28 Brighton station (BTN)	3h20	11:48 Bath Spa (BTH)	2 changes
C02687+W34687+C37287	8:58 Brighton station (BTN)	3h23	12:21 Bath Spa (BTH)	2 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Brighton to Bath

United Kingdom

Trains from Brighton to Bath run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 01:13, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 167 km distance in 3h 1m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £11

Distance

167 km

Average train duration

2h 55m

Cheapest ticket price

£27

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 1m

First train

1:13

Last train

22:45

Cheapest Month

Dec

Cheapest Day

Fri

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Mon

Least Busy Day

Thu

Best time to book

14 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £11

Train companies: Southern, Great Western Railway, Thameslink from Brighton to Bath trainsSouthern, Great Western Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between Brighton and Bath from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southern

About

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Southern Duration

3h 23m

Cheapest Southern Price

£33

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

According to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service with snacks and drinks

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for a fee

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket

Quiet zone

Learn more about Southern

Great Western Railway

About

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Great Western Railway Duration

3h 1m

Cheapest Great Western Railway Price

£27

Luggage included

Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies apply as per ticket type

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes

Seat reservation

Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available

Pets

Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger

Quiet zone

Learn more about Great Western Railway

Thameslink

About

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Thameslink Duration

3h 6m

Cheapest Thameslink Price

£28

Luggage included

2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies depend on ticket type

Refund

Full refund available if service is canceled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating

Pets

Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger

Quiet zone

Learn more about Thameslink

Complete guide to Bath

Things to do in Bath

Discover the best of Bath — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bath trip today.

Recommended

No. 1 Royal Crescent

Museum inside a Georgian town house, showing period rooms and city life in Bath during the 18th century.

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Recommended

Fashion Museum Bath

Independent museum of fashion history, dress and changing style, now presented in temporary exhibitions in central Bath.

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Recommended

The Jane Austen Centre

Compact museum dedicated to Jane Austen’s years in Bath, with period displays, costume and context for her novels.

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Pound sterling (£)

Bath is pricier than many UK cities, with higher hotel and dining costs in the centre, though buses and casual meals are fairly manageable for tourists.

Average meal costs

Budget: £8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range: £20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: £60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee: £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up for taxis. Café tipping is optional.

FAQs: Brighton to Bath train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton 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.

The cost of a train ticket from Brighton to Bath can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £27, while the average price tends to be around £39.

The train journey from Brighton to Bath covers a distance of 167 km and takes approximately 3h 1m. Trains run 8 per day.

The train distance from Brighton to Bath is 167 km.

The first train from Brighton to Bath leaves at 1:13.

The last train from Brighton to Bath departs at 22:45.

Trains from Brighton to Bath run approximately 8 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Brighton to Bath.

Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Brighton to Bath.

To get from Brighton to Bath, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

There is no night train service from Brighton to Bath.

The train station in Brighton that goes to Bath is Brighton station (BTN), and it arrives at Bath Spa (BTH).

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Bath is by coach, costing approximately £11.

Booking trains from Brighton to Bath in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Brighton to Bath offers a mix of urban and countryside views, with highlights including the rolling hills of the South Downs and picturesque villages along the way.

A day trip from Brighton to Bath is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 1m. Trains run 8 times per day. The distance is 167 km.

In Bath, visitors can relax at Thermae Bath Spa with its natural thermal waters and rooftop pool, explore local produce at Bath Farmers' Market, or enjoy a scenic walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal. The city offers historical insights at the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey, while The Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge provide stunning architectural views. Fashion enthusiasts can visit the Fashion Museum, and literature lovers will appreciate The Jane Austen Centre. A boat trip on the River Avon offers a unique city perspective.

To fully appreciate Bath's historic sites, Roman Baths, and nearby attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

Yes, you can take the train from Brighton to Bath.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Bath

Most Brighton to Bath trains use the Brighton to Bath Spa station pair, with some services arriving at Oldfield Park. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Bath train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Brighton

Arrival train stations in Bath

Which Brighton station do trains to Bath leave from?

Trains from Brighton to Bath leave from Brighton. The station is from Brighton city centre at Brighton Station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP, United Kingdom.

BrightonBrighton Station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP, United Kingdom+44 345 127 2920 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre

Bus37, 52 · 4m · £0.90 · every ~6 min

Brighton train station facilities and services

Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.

More about Brighton

HoveHove station, Goldstone Villas, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3RU Shopping

City-centre transport

Getting to Hove from Brighton city centre

Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainBrighton - Southampton Central, Brighton - Chichester, Brighton - Portsmouth & Southsea, Brighton - West Worthing, Brighton - Hove, Brighton - Angmering, Brighton - Portsmouth Harbour, Brighton - Bognor Regis, Brighton - Worthing, London Victoria - Worthing, Brighton - Havant, Brighton - Littlehampton, Brighton - London Victoria, Brighton - Haywards Heath, Brighton - Barnham · 3m · £0.90 · every ~8 min

Bus7, 3X, N7 · 12m · £2 · every ~40 min

47, 52 · 14m · £2 · every ~4 min

Hove train station facilities and services

Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.