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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 11 Sept
£76
Average ticket price on 11 Sept
£99
Fastest journey on 11 Sept
5 h
Average journey duration on 11 Sept
5 h 17 m
Trains on 11 Sept
6
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Bath will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £76.
On Fri 11 Sept, we found 6 trains from Newcastle to Bath, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 403 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 22 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, while a train costs an average of £82.
Distance: 403 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£82 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Bath:
A coach is £8 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to Bath costing on average £41.
A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Bath costing on average £82.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 49m.
Coach takes on average 9h 50m.
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Bath trains for today, Thursday 10 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G08175+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ G14959 | On time 8:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h00 | 13:24 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
C01939+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ G14960 | On time 8:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h22 | 13:49 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
W29868+ G15230 | On time 8:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h20 | 14:00 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
C02002+ G14961+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | On time 8:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h22 | 14:20 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
C01925+ G14962+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | On time 9:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h17 | 14:44 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
W29873+ G15167 | On time 9:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h19 | 14:59 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Newcastle to Bath run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 19:43. The fastest train covers the 403 km distance in 5h 18m.
Distance 403 km |
Average train duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 18m |
First train 4:40 |
Last train 19:43 |
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Large public park with gardens, walks, play areas and seasonal events, a pleasant green space near the city centre.
Steep hillside viewpoint giving one of Bath’s finest panoramas, especially rewarding at sunrise or sunset.
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A lighter, brioche-like sweet bun topped with crushed sugar and currants. A long-standing Bath speciality linked to spa visitors and Georgian tea rooms.
A hard, dry biscuit traditionally served with wine or cheese. Created in Bath as a refined alternative to richer buns for spa guests.
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Bath Spa railway station -> Bath Abbey, Bath
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Bath trains use the Newcastle to Bath Spa station pair, with some services arriving at Oldfield Park. Use this guide to compare Newcastle and Bath train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Newcastle 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: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Pumpkin Cafe Shop, AMT Coffee, Burger King, The Centurion, Destination 1850, Pasta Station
Free Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are the ATM is located within the main station building.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20, Sun: 07:30 - 21:20. Information desks are information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newcastle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Newcastle: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newcastle: Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
Nearby hotels include The County Hotel, Newcastle, Hampton by Hilton Newcastle, Royal Station Hotel.
Manors has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manors.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manors: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Manors: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manors: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. No access for wheelchair users as the only access to the platforms is via a stepped footbridge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
Oldfield Park is 1 km from Bath city centre. Public transport options include:
Oldfield Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oldfield Park.
Ticket office support is available at Oldfield Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oldfield Park: Parking.
Available at Oldfield Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oldfield Park: 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.
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