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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
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
9
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salisbury to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salisbury to Bath will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 9 trains that leave Salisbury for Bath every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 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.
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W35029
W35001
C33097
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C33097Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 52 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£20 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Salisbury to Bath trains for today, Saturday 1 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C42263 | Delayed 12:44 13:42Salisbury station (SAL) | 0h55 | 14:37 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
C48625 | On time 14:07 Salisbury station (SAL) | 1h02 | 15:09 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35006 | On time 14:42 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0h55 | 15:37 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
C48621 | On time 15:09 Salisbury station (SAL) | 1h01 | 16:10 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35011 | On time 15:42 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0h55 | 16:37 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
C42268 | On time 16:42 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0h55 | 17:37 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 2 August | |||||
W34984 | 10:27 Salisbury station (SAL) | 1h04 | 11:31 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34990 | 11:27 Salisbury station (SAL) | 1h02 | 12:29 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
C33095 | 12:27 Salisbury station (SAL) | 1h02 | 13:29 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Salisbury to Bath run on average 9 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 54m.
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 5:14 |
Last train 23:44 |
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Best time to book 21 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
Trains from Salisbury to Bath are provided by South West Trains and Great Western Railways and have a short journey time of just under one hour. The route is direct with the first train leaving Salisbury at just after 6:30 a.m. Then one to two trains an hour depart until around 9:30 p.m. This timetable operates from Monday through to Saturday, with is a much-reduced service on Sundays. Trains from Salisbury to Bath depart from Salisbury Station with the journey terminating at Bath Spa Station.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salisbury 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 Salisbury to Bath trains use the Salisbury to Bath Spa station pair, with some services arriving at Oldfield Park. Use this guide to compare Salisbury and Bath train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salisbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Salisbury.
Wi-Fi is available at Salisbury. ATMs are available at Salisbury.
Ticket office support is available at Salisbury. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salisbury: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salisbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salisbury: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step free access to all platforms. Access to platforms 5 (for trains to Cardiff and the West of England) and 6 (for some services to Basingstoke and London Waterloo) are via level access. Access to all other platforms is via a subway with steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers who have difficulty using the ramps. Please speak to our assisted travel team or a member of station staff. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, 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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