Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH) train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH)

Showing times and prices for 02 Jun

Cheapest price

£43

Average price

£99

Fastest journey

3 h 26 m

Average duration

3 h 31 m

Trains per day

14

Distance

234 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH) will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.

Fast trains

To travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH) you need to make at least one change.

  • CrossCountryW29866+Great Western RailwayG15230
    10:033h57
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    14:00Bath Spa (BTH)
    £431One-way
    1 change
  • Transport for WalesG38870+Great Western RailwayGW583200 · G15165
    8:304h50
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    13:20Bath Spa (BTH)
    £521One-way
    2 changes
  • Transport for WalesG38866+Great Western RailwayGW583600 · G15164
    6:274h58
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    11:25Bath Spa (BTH)
    £521One-way
    2 changes
  • Transport for WalesG38874+Great Western RailwayGW582800 · G15168
    10:304h50
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    15:20Bath Spa (BTH)
    £521One-way
    2 changes
  • Transport for WalesG38868+Great Western RailwayGW583400 · G15448
    7:304h50
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    12:20Bath Spa (BTH)
    £551One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £71.

Distance: 234 km

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£53

Average Price

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£132

Average Price

4h 6m

Average total duration

3h 36m

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5h 49m

Average total duration

5h 19m

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Live departures

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH) trains for today, Monday 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
CrossCountryG01138+Great Western RailwayG15066
On time
8:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h26
11:29 Bath Spa (BTH)
1 change
CrossCountryG01005 · G01140+Great Western RailwayC47809
On time
8:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h33
11:58 Bath Spa (BTH)
2 changes
Transport for WalesG38870+Great Western RailwayGW583200 · G15165
On time
8:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
4h50
13:20 Bath Spa (BTH)
2 changes
CrossCountryG01144+Great Western RailwayG15010
On time
9:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h31
12:34 Bath Spa (BTH)
1 change
CrossCountryG01009 · W29862+Great Western RailwayC478109:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h33
12:58 Bath Spa (BTH)2 changes
CrossCountryW29866+Great Western RailwayG15230
On time
10:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h57
14:00 Bath Spa (BTH)
1 change
CrossCountryG01013 · W29868+Great Western RailwayG15230
On time
10:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h35
14:00 Bath Spa (BTH)
2 changes
Transport for WalesG38874+Great Western RailwayGW582800 · G15168
On time
10:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
4h50
15:20 Bath Spa (BTH)
2 changes
CrossCountryW29871+Great Western RailwayG15013
On time
11:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h31
14:34 Bath Spa (BTH)
1 change
CrossCountryG01018 · W29873+Great Western RailwayG15167
On time
11:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h34
14:59 Bath Spa (BTH)
2 changes
Transport for WalesG38877+Great Western RailwayGW582600 · G15450
On time
11:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
4h50
16:20 Bath Spa (BTH)
2 changes
CrossCountryW29877+Great Western RailwayG15015
On time
12:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h32
15:35 Bath Spa (BTH)
1 change
CrossCountryG01022 · G01148+Great Western RailwayG15231
On time
12:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h36
16:01 Bath Spa (BTH)
2 changes
Transport for WalesG38878+Great Western RailwayGW582400 · C48135
On time
12:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
4h52
17:22 Bath Spa (BTH)
2 changes
CrossCountryW29882+Great Western RailwayG15017
On time
13:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h31
16:34 Bath Spa (BTH)
1 change
CrossCountryG01024 · W29884+Great Western RailwayG15232
On time
13:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h38
17:03 Bath Spa (BTH)
2 changes
Transport for WalesG38880+Great Western RailwayGW582200+CrossCountryW29895+Great Western RailwayW35025
On time
13:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
5h06
18:36 Bath Spa (BTH)
3 changes
CrossCountryG01150+Great Western RailwayG15019
On time
14:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h31
17:34 Bath Spa (BTH)
1 change
CrossCountryG01027 · G01153+Great Western RailwayC48648
On time
14:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h39
18:04 Bath Spa (BTH)
2 changes
Transport for WalesG38882+Great Western RailwayGW582000 · G15022
On time
14:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
5h07
19:37 Bath Spa (BTH)
2 changes
CrossCountryW29895+Great Western RailwayW35025
On time
15:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h33
18:36 Bath Spa (BTH)
1 change
CrossCountryG01032 · G01154+Great Western RailwayG1491115:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h46
19:11 Bath Spa (BTH)2 changes
Transport for WalesG38885+Great Western RailwayG15025 · GW581800 · C4813715:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
5h09
20:39 Bath Spa (BTH)3 changes
CrossCountryG01159+Great Western RailwayG15022
On time
16:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h34
19:37 Bath Spa (BTH)
1 change
CrossCountryW29908+Great Western RailwayG15025
On time
17:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h36
20:39 Bath Spa (BTH)
1 change
CrossCountryG01043 · W29909+Great Western RailwayG15453
On time
17:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h41
21:06 Bath Spa (BTH)
2 changes
Transport for WalesG38890+Great Western RailwayGW581400 · C48145 · W3509117:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
5h09
22:39 Bath Spa (BTH)3 changes
CrossCountryG01039 · G01166+Great Western RailwayG14914
On time
18:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h47
22:12 Bath Spa (BTH)
2 changes
Transport for WalesG38892+Great Western RailwayGW581200 · C48146 · Y4162318:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
5h32
0:02 Bath Spa (BTH)3 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH)

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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 06:25, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 234 km distance in 3h 31m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17
Distance
234 km
Average train duration
3h 36m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
3h 31m
First train
6:25
Last train
19:30
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17

Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH) trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Bath Spa (BTH) from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 31m
Cheapest Price
£19
CrossCountry frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

Transport for Wales

About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 4m
Cheapest Price
£33
Transport for Wales frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £19, while the average price tends to be around £53.
The train journey from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH) covers a distance of 234 km and takes approximately 3h 31m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH) is 234 km.
The first train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH) leaves at 6:25.
The last train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH) departs at 19:30.
Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH).
To get from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH), you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH) is by coach, costing approximately £17.
Booking trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester Piccadilly to Bath Spa offers a mix of urban and rural scenery. As you travel south, enjoy views of the rolling countryside, charming towns, and historical landmarks, especially when passing through the Cotswolds, known for its picturesque landscapes.
A day trip from Manchester Piccadilly to Bath Spa is not feasible due to a travel time of 3h 31m. However, there are 7 trains per day covering a distance of 234 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bath Spa (BTH).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Bath Spa (BTH)

Manchester
Bath
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your trip from Manchester to Bath.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Carluccio’s
  • Hotel Chocolat
  • Starbucks
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Costa Coffee
  • Pret a Manger
  • Upper Crust
  • McDonald's
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
  • Premier Inn Manchester City
  • Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
  • Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

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