Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH) train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 08 Oct

Cheapest price on 08 Oct

£21

Average ticket price on 08 Oct

£45

Fastest journey on 08 Oct

48 m

Average journey duration on 08 Oct

49 m

Trains on 08 Oct

43

Distance

97 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH) will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.

Fast trains

On Thu 08 Oct, we found 43 trains from Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH), including 34 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 97 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .

The slowest trains will take 50 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.

  • Great Western RailwayG14974
    22:550h55
    Reading station (RDG)
    23:50Bath Spa (BTH)
    £211One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG14958
    11:550h50
    Reading station (RDG)
    12:45Bath Spa (BTH)
    £301One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG14959
    12:250h59
    Reading station (RDG)
    13:24Bath Spa (BTH)
    £301One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG14961
    13:260h54
    Reading station (RDG)
    14:20Bath Spa (BTH)
    £301One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG14963
    14:250h58
    Reading station (RDG)
    15:23Bath Spa (BTH)
    £301One-way
    0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH)

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Trains from Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:49, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 47m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance
97 km
Average train duration
54m
Cheapest ticket price
£20
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
47m
First train
4:49
Last train
23:16
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12

Live departures

Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH) train times

The table below shows live departures for Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 8 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayW346635:49 Reading station (RDG)
0h54
6:43 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG149776:27 Reading station (RDG)
0h54
7:21 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG149506:53 Reading station (RDG)
0h52
7:45 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35060 · G150576:56 Reading station (RDG)
1h04
8:00 Bath Spa (BTH)1 change
Great Western RailwayG149517:25 Reading station (RDG)
0h54
8:19 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG149527:54 Reading station (RDG)
0h48
8:42 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG149538:25 Reading station (RDG)
0h53
9:18 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG149548:55 Reading station (RDG)
0h54
9:49 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15030 · G150618:58 Reading station (RDG)
1h00
9:58 Bath Spa (BTH)1 change
Great Western RailwayG149559:25 Reading station (RDG)
0h57
10:22 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG149569:55 Reading station (RDG)
0h50
10:45 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW3468010:25 Reading station (RDG)
0h53
11:18 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1495710:55 Reading station (RDG)
0h49
11:44 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35067 · G1506510:58 Reading station (RDG)
0h58
11:56 Bath Spa (BTH)1 change
Great Western RailwayW3468611:25 Reading station (RDG)
0h53
12:18 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1495811:55 Reading station (RDG)
0h50
12:45 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1495912:25 Reading station (RDG)
0h59
13:24 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1496012:55 Reading station (RDG)
0h54
13:49 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35071 · G1506912:58 Reading station (RDG)
1h00
13:58 Bath Spa (BTH)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1496113:26 Reading station (RDG)
0h54
14:20 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1496213:55 Reading station (RDG)
0h49
14:44 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1496314:25 Reading station (RDG)
0h58
15:23 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1496414:55 Reading station (RDG)
0h53
15:48 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35075 · G1507314:58 Reading station (RDG)
0h58
15:56 Bath Spa (BTH)1 change
Great Western RailwayW3470615:25 Reading station (RDG)
0h54
16:19 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1496515:55 Reading station (RDG)
0h50
16:45 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW3471216:25 Reading station (RDG)
0h53
17:18 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1496616:55 Reading station (RDG)
0h50
17:45 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15032 · G1507716:58 Reading station (RDG)
1h01
17:59 Bath Spa (BTH)1 change
Great Western RailwayW3471917:26 Reading station (RDG)
0h55
18:21 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1496717:55 Reading station (RDG)
0h51
18:46 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW3472618:27 Reading station (RDG)
0h54
19:21 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1496818:55 Reading station (RDG)
0h51
19:46 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35082 · G1508118:59 Reading station (RDG)
0h59
19:58 Bath Spa (BTH)1 change
Great Western RailwayW3473219:27 Reading station (RDG)
0h54
20:21 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1496919:55 Reading station (RDG)
0h54
20:49 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW3473720:25 Reading station (RDG)
0h56
21:21 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1497020:55 Reading station (RDG)
0h55
21:50 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35086 · G1508521:00 Reading station (RDG)
0h59
21:59 Bath Spa (BTH)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1497121:27 Reading station (RDG)
0h55
22:22 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34848 · G1553221:29 Reading station (RDG)
1h44
23:13 Bath Spa (BTH)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1497222:28 Reading station (RDG)
0h53
23:21 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1497422:55 Reading station (RDG)
0h55
23:50 Bath Spa (BTH)0 changesdirect

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Great Western Railway

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
47m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£20
Great Western Railway frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH) 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 Spa (BTH), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £20, while the average price tends to be around £39.
The train journey from Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH) covers a distance of 97 km and takes approximately 47m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH) is 97 km.
The first train from Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH) leaves at 4:49.
The last train from Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH) departs at 23:16.
Trains from Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH).
Yes, there is a direct train between Reading station (RDG) and Bath Spa (BTH). The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway.
There is no night train service from Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH).
Booking trains from Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Reading to Bath Spa offers a scenic ride through the picturesque English countryside, featuring rolling hills, quaint villages, and historical landmarks.
Yes, you can take the train from Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Reading station (RDG) and Bath Spa (BTH)

Most Reading station (RDG) to Bath Spa (BTH) trains use the Reading to Bath Spa station pair. Use this guide to compare Reading station (RDG) and Bath Spa (BTH) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Reading
Arrival train stations in Bath
ReadingReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ+44 3451652030ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Reading from Reading city centre

Bus26, 90, 87 · 2m · £2 · every ~15 min

Reading train station facilities and services

Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Reading.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Reading.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Reading.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Reading: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

Most popular trains to and from Bath Spa (BTH) and Reading station (RDG)

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