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Cheap train tickets and timesReading to Bath

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Cheap train tickets from Reading to Bath start from £37 with an average ticket price of £54.

£37

Cheapest Price

£54

Average Price

49 m

Fastest Journey

52 m

Average

Trains per day

97 km

Distance

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Overview: Train from Reading to Bath

Distance	60 miles
Average train duration	47 min
Average train ticket price	£35 (€39)
Train frequency	16 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day
Train companies	Great Western Rail or first_great_western

Trains from Reading to Bath cover the 60 miles long trip taking on average 47 min with our travel partners like Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £35, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £19. Travellers depart most frequently from Reading and arrive in Bath Spa.

Train providers: Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains Reading to Bath

For as little as £18 you can travel by train to Bath from Reading with Great Western Rail and first_great_western. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Great Western Rail from Reading to Bath train information:

Average Duration: 49 min
Cheapest Price: £18

Trains from Reading to Bath

GWR provides the train service from Reading to Bath and journeys can take around an hour to nearly two hours depending on changes and stops. While many trains are direct, some routes involve changing once or twice, but the frequency of the service is roughly two times an hour. The earliest train leaves Reading's central station at around 6:00 a.m. during the week. At the weekends, the first train is slightly later, departing Reading at around 6:45 a.m. Late night travellers can catch the last train at approximately 11:00 p.m. from Reading. Trains from Reading to Bath arrive into Bath Spa station, close to the River Avon in the city centre.

FAQs: Reading to Bath train

FAQs: Travel by train from Reading to Bath easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Bath.

Cheap train tickets from Reading to Bath can start from as little as £19 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Reading to Bath is £35; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Reading to Bath is on average 47 min for the 60 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Reading to Bath by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Reading to Bath leaves at 06: 25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Reading to Bath leaves at 23: 17.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Reading to Bath without having to change trains with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. There are 16 direct trains from Reading to Bath each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Reading to Bath train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Reading and Bath to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 17.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Reading, which is located around 0.1 miles (242 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bath Spa, located 0.1 miles (137 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Bath from Reading is worth doing with a journey time of 47 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Reading to Bath is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Reading and Bath including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Bath

Reading

Bath

The major railway station for departures from Reading is Reading. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your trip to Bath from Reading.

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