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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 17 Sept
£26
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£26
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
50 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
51 m
Trains on 17 Sept
12
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Bath will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 12 trains from Newport to Bath, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 54 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.
W34974
G15184 · G15062
G15186 · G15164
Y41669 · W34498
G15012
G15012
G15013
G15006
G15015
W34974Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 50 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£22 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Newport to Bath:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Bath costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 45m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (52m by train vs 1h 2m by car). Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £11 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.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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 Newport to Bath trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15184 · G15062 | 8:13 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1h06 | 9:19 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
W34974 | 8:41 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0h54 | 9:35 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15042 · G15441+ G01133 | 8:51 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1h10 | 10:01 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
G15185 · C48131 | 9:13 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1h07 | 10:20 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G15006 | 9:42 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0h51 | 10:33 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15186 · G15164 | 10:13 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1h12 | 11:25 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G15012 | 12:44 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0h50 | 13:34 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y41669 · W34498 | 13:13 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0h58 | 14:11 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G15013 | 13:44 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0h50 | 14:34 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15189 · G14906 | 14:13 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0h58 | 15:11 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G15015 | 14:44 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0h51 | 15:35 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y41675 · G14908 | 15:12 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0h59 | 16:11 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Newport to Bath run on average 6 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:55, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 51m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 1:55 |
Last train 23:04 |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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Museum inside a Georgian town house, showing period rooms and city life in Bath during the 18th century.
Independent museum of fashion history, dress and changing style, now presented in temporary exhibitions in central Bath.
Compact museum dedicated to Jane Austen’s years in Bath, with period displays, costume and context for her novels.
Sweeping semicircular terrace and lawn, ideal for architecture lovers, photographs and a classic Bath city walk.
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.
A soft round bun filled with currants, candied peel and sugar. Closely associated with Bath tea drinking since the 18th century.
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.
Smart but welcoming bistro focused on seasonal British cooking with a regularly changing menu and neighbourhood feel.
Refined restaurant serving modern British tasting menus in intimate, polished surroundings near the centre of Bath.
Popular pub by Pulteney Bridge serving well-kept beers and hearty British food in a lively, traditional setting.
Bath is pricier than many UK cities, with higher hotel and dining costs in the centre, though buses and casual meals are fairly manageable for tourists.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up for taxis. Café tipping is optional.
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Bath Spa railway station -> Bath Abbey, Bath
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport 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 Newport to Bath trains use the Newport (South Wales) to Bath Spa station pair, with some services arriving at Oldfield Park. Use this guide to compare Newport and Bath train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Newport (South Wales) has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Ticket office support is available at Newport (South Wales). Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newport (South Wales): Parking, WC.
Available at Newport (South Wales): Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newport (South Wales): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: The pay phone is located on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
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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