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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ipswich to Bath
Cheapest price
£166
Average price
£166
Fastest journey
3 h 7 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ipswich to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Bath will cost around £166 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £166.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ipswich 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 254 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 7 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 Ipswich to Bath
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 254 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£160 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ipswich to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Bath trains for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:41 Ipswich | 3h04 | 09:45 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ipswich to Bath
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Trains from Ipswich to Bath run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 254 km distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 254 km |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 21:10 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia from Ipswich to Bath trainsGreat Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Ipswich and Bath from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ipswich to Bath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich 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 Ipswich and Bath
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on Derby Road, near the Station Hotel
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ATMAccessibility
WCLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:20 Saturday 05:00 - 21:20 Sunday 07:20 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- 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
- Toilets Location: Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located alongside platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Close to platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on station forecourt.
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TaxisAccessibilityWC
Hotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar Rental
Information Desk- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- 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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