The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH)
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
To travel from London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) you need to make at least one change.
L79385+
C4862113:202h50London Waterloo (WAT)16:10Bath Spa (BTH)£331One-way1 change
L79407+
C4862215:202h54London Waterloo (WAT)18:14Bath Spa (BTH)£331One-way1 change
L79439+
C4862618:203h07London Waterloo (WAT)21:27Bath Spa (BTH)£331One-way1 change
L79340+
C486249:202h52London Waterloo (WAT)12:12Bath Spa (BTH)£331One-way1 change
L80060+
W349838:502h50London Waterloo (WAT)11:40Bath Spa (BTH)£331One-way1 change
W34679+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington8:541h51London Waterloo (WAT)10:45Bath Spa (BTH)£351One-way1 change
C42187+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington9:241h55London Waterloo (WAT)11:19Bath Spa (BTH)£351One-way1 change
W34676+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington8:241h55London Waterloo (WAT)10:19Bath Spa (BTH)£351One-way1 change
W35066 · C42309+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington8:562h02London Waterloo (WAT)10:58Bath Spa (BTH)£351One-way2 changes
L79412+
C4227015:502h44London Waterloo (WAT)18:34Bath Spa (BTH)£371One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 156 km
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£36 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) trains for today, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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L80344 · L79309+ G15004 | On time 5:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h21 | 9:39 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
L79309+ G15004 | On time 6:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h04 | 9:39 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L79315+ G15519 | On time 7:10 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h59 | 10:09 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L80059+ G15217 | On time 7:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h40 | 10:30 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G14955+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | Delayed 8:00 8:24London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h58 | 10:22 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L79334+ G15007 | On time 8:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h46 | 11:36 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G14956+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | Delayed 8:30 8:54London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h51 | 10:45 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L79342+ G15520 | On time 9:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h50 | 12:10 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
W34680+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | Delayed 9:00 9:24London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h54 | 11:18 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L80061+ G15009 | On time 9:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h46 | 12:36 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L80061+ G15009 | On time 9:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h46 | 12:36 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G14957+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | Delayed 9:30 9:54London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h50 | 11:44 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
W35067 · G15065+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | Delayed 9:32 9:56London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h00 | 11:56 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
L79352+ G15521 | On time 10:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h50 | 13:10 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
W34686+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | Delayed 10:00 10:24London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h54 | 12:18 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L79355+ G15011 | On time 10:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h48 | 13:38 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G14958+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | Delayed 10:30 10:54London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h51 | 12:45 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L79363+ G15523 | On time 11:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h49 | 14:09 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G14959+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | Delayed 11:00 11:24London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h00 | 13:24 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L79372+ G15524 | On time 12:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h49 | 15:09 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L79377+ G15014 | On time 12:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h46 | 15:36 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G14963+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | Delayed 13:00 13:24London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h59 | 15:23 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L79389+ G15016 | On time 13:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h47 | 16:37 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G14964+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | Delayed 13:30 13:54London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h54 | 15:48 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
W35075 · G15073+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | Delayed 13:32 13:56London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h00 | 15:56 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
W34706+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | Delayed 14:00 14:24London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h55 | 16:19 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L79400+ G15018 | On time 14:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h49 | 17:39 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L79411+ G15020 | On time 15:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h46 | 18:36 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L79424+ G15021 | On time 16:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h46 | 19:36 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L79428+ G15528 | On time 17:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h51 | 20:14 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L79433+ G15023 | On time 17:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h45 | 20:38 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L79438+ G15529 | On time 18:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h50 | 21:13 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L79456+ G15027 | On time 19:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h46 | 22:36 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L79464+ G15532 | On time 20:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h53 | 23:13 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
L79473+ C48452 | On time 21:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h41 | 0:01 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH)
Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 19:50. The fastest train covers the 156 km distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 156 km |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 5:47 |
Last train 19:50 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway from London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and Bath Spa (BTH) from £5. 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 Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) 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 Spa (BTH), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Waterloo (WAT) and Bath Spa (BTH)
Most London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) trains use the London Paddington to Bath Spa station pair. Use this guide to compare London Waterloo (WAT) and Bath Spa (BTH) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Bath Spa from Bath city centre
Bath Spa train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Dashi Bath, Be At One, Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi.". ATMs are located in the ticket hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30. Information desks are the information office is located by Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bath Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bath Spa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bath Spa: Ramp access & staff assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Bath Waterside, The Z Hotel Bath, The Royal Hotel.
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