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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 18 Sept
£48
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£49
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 24 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 59 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidenhead to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maidenhead to Bath will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
To travel from Maidenhead to Bath you need to make at least one change.
C48259 · W34663
G14977+
C37166
G14977+
C37166
C48259 · W34663Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maidenhead to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £49, while a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 115 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£49 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 36m sooner (1h 10m by train vs 1h 46m by car). Tickets start at around £49 compared to roughly £24 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 Maidenhead to Bath trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C48259 · W34663 | On time 4:10 Maidenhead station (MAI) | 2h33 | 6:43 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G14977+ C37166 | On time 5:57 Maidenhead station (MAI) | 1h24 | 7:21 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
C48197 · G14953 | 8:02 Maidenhead station (MAI) | 1h16 | 9:18 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G14954+ C37231 | 8:27 Maidenhead station (MAI) | 1h22 | 9:49 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
C48199 · G15030 · G15061 | 8:35 Maidenhead station (MAI) | 1h23 | 9:58 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
C48201 · G14955 | 9:02 Maidenhead station (MAI) | 1h20 | 10:22 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
C48204 · G14956 | 9:32 Maidenhead station (MAI) | 1h13 | 10:45 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G15422 · W34680 | 10:01 Maidenhead station (MAI) | 1h17 | 11:18 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Maidenhead to Bath run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 115 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 115 km |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 4:07 |
Last train 23:34 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead to Bath trains use the Maidenhead to Bath Spa station pair. Use this guide to compare Maidenhead and Bath train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Maidenhead has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Maidenhead.
Wi-Fi is available at Maidenhead.
Ticket office support is available at Maidenhead.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Maidenhead: Parking, WC.
Available at Maidenhead: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maidenhead: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B1 station - this station has a degree of step-free access to the platforms. Platforms 2 to 5 are accessed via the lifts from the subway. Platform 1 is only step free accessible via the Shoppenhangers Road Car Park, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Yes, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, 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.
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.
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