The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Bath
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Bath will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
To travel from Luton to Bath you need to make at least 3 changes.
C42188+
TL481800+
C37385+
W457078:303h15Luton station (LUT)11:45Bath Spa (BTH)£501One-way3 changes
C42187+
TL482000+
C37376+
W457168:003h19Luton station (LUT)11:19Bath Spa (BTH)£501One-way3 changes
C42203+
W45730 · TL481700+
C382128:453h14Luton station (LUT)11:59Bath Spa (BTH)£501One-way3 changes
C42188+
TL481800 · W45707+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington8:303h15Luton station (LUT)11:45Bath Spa (BTH)£1001One-way3 changes
C42203+
W45730+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
TL4817008:453h14Luton station (LUT)11:59Bath Spa (BTH)£1001One-way3 changes
C42203+
W45730+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
TL4817008:453h14Luton station (LUT)11:59Bath Spa (BTH)£1001One-way3 changes
C42203+
W45730 · TL481700+
C382128:453h14Luton station (LUT)11:59Bath Spa (BTH)£501One-way3 changes
C42188+
TL481800 · W45707+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington8:303h15Luton station (LUT)11:45Bath Spa (BTH)£1001One-way3 changes
C42188+
TL481800+
C37385+
W457078:303h15Luton station (LUT)11:45Bath Spa (BTH)£501One-way3 changes
C42187+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
TL482000 · W457168:003h19Luton station (LUT)11:19Bath Spa (BTH)£1001One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Luton to Bath
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 145 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£45 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Luton to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Bath trains for today, Friday 26 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:17 Luton | 3h01 | 12:18 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:29 Luton | 2h55 | 13:24 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Luton to Bath by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Bath
Trains from Luton to Bath run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:36, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 145 km distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 145 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 2:36 |
Last train 23:05 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 84 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Thameslink from Luton to Bath trainsGreat Western Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between Luton and Bath from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Luton to Bath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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 Luton and Bath
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- 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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