The cheapest and fastest trains from Paignton to Bath
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paignton to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paignton to Bath will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 3 trains that leave Paignton for Bath every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 135 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 2 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Paignton to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paignton to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, and a coach costs an average of £30.
Distance: 135 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Paignton to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for Paignton to Bath trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P08999+ C23661+ P09625 | On time 08:15 Paignton station (PGN) | 2h46 | 11:01 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
P09000 · P08211 · P09900 | On time 08:45 Paignton station (PGN) | 2h45 | 11:30 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
P09001+ C23665+ P09627 | On time 09:16 Paignton station (PGN) | 2h42 | 11:58 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
C23394+ P08389 | On time 10:14 Paignton station (PGN) | 2h20 | 12:34 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
P09006+ C23668+ P09628 | On time 10:42 Paignton station (PGN) | 2h16 | 12:58 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
P08214 · P09901 | On time 10:55 Paignton station (PGN) | 2h36 | 13:31 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paignton to Bath
Trains from Paignton to Bath run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:55, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 135 km distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 135 km |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 01:55 |
Last train 22:54 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Paignton to Bath trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Paignton and Bath from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paignton to Bath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paignton 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Paignton and Bath
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 19:00 Saturday 06:55 - 16:55 Sunday 10:10 - 17:10
- Car Park: Winter Prices
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, access between platforms via level crossing to the north of the station. 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 car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The public phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the front of the station
- 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
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