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No. 1 Royal Crescent
Museum inside a Georgian town house, showing period rooms and city life in Bath during the 18th century.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£30
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£49
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 48 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 50 m
Trains on 05 Sept
14
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kingston upon Thames to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kingston upon Thames to Bath will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
To travel from Kingston upon Thames to Bath you need to make at least 2 changes.
L82867 · L79316+
C42716
L81988 · L79350+
C42719
L82894 · L80657+
W34692
L82888 · L80638+
W34687
L82890 · L80648+
C42189
L82867 · L80579+
C42185
L82890 · L80648+
C42189
L82884 · L80629+
C42188
L82871 · L80593+
C42186
L82878 · L80611+
W34679Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kingston upon Thames to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 143 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£33 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kingston upon Thames to Bath:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kingston upon Thames to Bath costing on average £33.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 35m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (2h 14m by train vs 2h 19m by car). Tickets start at around £33 compared to roughly £30 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.
The table below shows live departures for Kingston upon Thames to Bath trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L83637+ W34667 | 5:04 Kingston (KNG) | 3h17 | 8:21 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L82867 · L79316+ C42716 | 5:59 Kingston (KNG) | 4h07 | 10:06 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
L82867 · L80579+ C42185 | 5:59 Kingston (KNG) | 2h48 | 8:47 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
L82869 · L80585+ W34671 | 6:28 Kingston (KNG) | 2h53 | 9:21 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
L82871 · L80593+ C42186 | 6:58 Kingston (KNG) | 2h50 | 9:48 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
L81944+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ C42174 · W35097 | 7:04 Kingston (KNG) | 3h08 | 10:12 Bath Spa (BTH) | 3 changes | |
L82875 · L80602+ W34676 | 7:28 Kingston (KNG) | 2h53 | 10:21 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
L82878 · L80611+ W34679 | 7:58 Kingston (KNG) | 2h50 | 10:48 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
L82882 · L80620+ C42187 | 8:28 Kingston (KNG) | 2h54 | 11:22 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
L82884 · L80629+ C42188 | 8:58 Kingston (KNG) | 2h50 | 11:48 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
L82888 · L80638+ W34687 | 9:28 Kingston (KNG) | 2h53 | 12:21 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
L81988 · L79350+ C42719 | 9:34 Kingston (KNG) | 3h38 | 13:12 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
L82890 · L80648+ C42189 | 9:58 Kingston (KNG) | 2h50 | 12:48 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
L82894 · L80657+ W34692 | 10:28 Kingston (KNG) | 2h53 | 13:21 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Kingston upon Thames to Bath run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 5:04 |
Last train 22:04 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Bath Spa railway station -> Bath Abbey, Bath
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kingston upon Thames 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.

Most Kingston upon Thames to Bath trains use the Kingston to Bath Spa station pair, with some services arriving at Oldfield Park. Use this guide to compare Kingston upon Thames and Bath train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kingston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Kingston.
Wi-Fi is available at Kingston. ATMs are available at Kingston.
Ticket office support is available at Kingston.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kingston: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kingston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kingston: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, 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: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Norbiton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Norbiton.
Wi-Fi is available at Norbiton.
Ticket office support is available at Norbiton. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Norbiton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Norbiton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Norbiton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B1 Station. Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. - There is step free access via ramps to both platforms. Interchange via a stepped subway, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Bath Spa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Dashi Bath, Be At One, Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi.". ATMs are located in the ticket hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30. Information desks are the information office is located by Platform 1.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bath Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bath Spa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bath Spa: Ramp access & staff assistance.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Bath Waterside, The Z Hotel Bath, The Royal Hotel.
Oldfield Park is 1 km from Bath city centre. Public transport options include:
Oldfield Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oldfield Park.
Ticket office support is available at Oldfield Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oldfield Park: Parking.
Available at Oldfield Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oldfield Park: 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.
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