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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Bath
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
154 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bath will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport 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 154 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 23 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 London Gatwick Airport to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 154 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
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£61 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Bath trains for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Y36841+ P06782+P08275 | On time 08:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h28 | 10:44 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
 Y30539+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+P08276 | On time 08:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h38 | 11:18 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
| P08608 · P08277 | On time 09:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h44 | 11:44 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
| Y30544+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+P08277 | On time 09:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h34 | 11:44 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
| P08609 · P08278 | On time 09:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h48 | 12:18 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
| Y36854+P07968+P08278 | On time 09:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h32 | 12:18 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Bath
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Bath run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 20:13. The fastest train covers the 154 km distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 154 km |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 06:16 |
Last train 20:13 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, Thameslink, first_great_western, Southern from London Gatwick Airport to Bath trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway, Thameslink, first_great_western, Southern trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Bath from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Bath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport and Bath
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car 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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