The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading Festival to Bath
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading Festival to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading Festival to Bath will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 1 trains that leave Reading Festival for Bath every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 96 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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 coach and train for Reading Festival to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading Festival to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 96 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£36 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading Festival to Bath
Trains from Reading Festival to Bath run on average 27 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 56m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 05:35 |
Last train 23:29 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Reading Festival to Bath trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Reading Festival and Bath from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
FAQs: Reading Festival to Bath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading Festival 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading Festival and Bath
- 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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