Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH) train with South Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£21

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£26

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

54 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

54 m

Trains on 18 Sept

28

Distance

51 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salisbury station (SAL) 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 Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH) will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 28 trains from Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH), including 25 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .

The slowest trains will take 54 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 RailwayG15383 · G15526
    6:351h04
    Salisbury station (SAL)
    7:39Bath Spa (BTH)
    £211One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayG15004
    8:400h59
    Salisbury station (SAL)
    9:39Bath Spa (BTH)
    £261One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG15519
    8:571h12
    Salisbury station (SAL)
    10:09Bath Spa (BTH)
    £261One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG15007
    10:420h54
    Salisbury station (SAL)
    11:36Bath Spa (BTH)
    £261One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG15011
    12:420h56
    Salisbury station (SAL)
    13:38Bath Spa (BTH)
    £261One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £21.

Distance: 51 km

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Driving

£21

Average Price

Cheapest

£11

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

56m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 4m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH) is a train with an average price of £21.
The fastest way to travel from Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH) is by train with an average journey time of 58m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Salisbury station (SAL) and Bath Spa (BTH) including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 6m sooner (58m by train vs 1h 4m by car). Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Great Western Railway.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH) train times

The table below shows live departures for Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayC48124
On time
6:06 Salisbury station (SAL)
1h03
7:09 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15383 · G15526
On time
6:35 Salisbury station (SAL)
1h04
7:39 Bath Spa (BTH)		1 change
Great Western RailwayG15516
On time
7:03 Salisbury station (SAL)
1h02
8:05 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15002
On time
7:19 Salisbury station (SAL)
1h08
8:27 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15004
On time
8:40 Salisbury station (SAL)
0h59
9:39 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15519
On time
8:57 Salisbury station (SAL)
1h12
10:09 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL80059+Great Western RailwayG15217
On time
9:23 Salisbury station (SAL)
1h07
10:30 Bath Spa (BTH)		1 change
Great Western RailwayG15005
On time
9:42 Salisbury station (SAL)
0h56
10:38 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15007
On time
10:42 Salisbury station (SAL)
0h54
11:36 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15520
On time
11:08 Salisbury station (SAL)
1h02
12:10 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL80061+Great Western RailwayG15220
On time
11:31 Salisbury station (SAL)
0h58
12:29 Bath Spa (BTH)		1 change
Great Western RailwayG15009
On time
11:42 Salisbury station (SAL)
0h54
12:36 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15521
On time
12:07 Salisbury station (SAL)
1h03
13:10 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15011
On time
12:42 Salisbury station (SAL)
0h56
13:38 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15523
On time
13:07 Salisbury station (SAL)
1h02
14:09 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34999
On time
13:42 Salisbury station (SAL)
0h54
14:36 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15524
On time
14:06 Salisbury station (SAL)
1h03
15:09 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15014
On time
14:42 Salisbury station (SAL)
0h54
15:36 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15016
On time
15:42 Salisbury station (SAL)
0h55
16:37 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15018
On time
16:42 Salisbury station (SAL)
0h57
17:39 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15020
On time
17:42 Salisbury station (SAL)
0h54
18:36 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15021
On time
18:42 Salisbury station (SAL)
0h54
19:36 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15528
On time
19:13 Salisbury station (SAL)
1h01
20:14 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15023
On time
19:42 Salisbury station (SAL)
0h56
20:38 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15529
On time
20:11 Salisbury station (SAL)
1h02
21:13 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35041
On time
20:42 Salisbury station (SAL)
0h54
21:36 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15026
On time
21:42 Salisbury station (SAL)
0h54
22:36 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15532
On time
22:11 Salisbury station (SAL)
1h02
23:13 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15384
On time
23:00 Salisbury station (SAL)
1h01
0:01 Bath Spa (BTH)		0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH)

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Trains from Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 21:27. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 53m.

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
Distance
51 km
Average train duration
58m
Cheapest ticket price
£9
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
53m
First train
5:35
Last train
21:27
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Wed
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

Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway from Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH) trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Salisbury station (SAL) and Bath Spa (BTH) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average South Western Railway Duration
53m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
£24
South Western Railway frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone
Learn more about South Western Railway

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
54m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£9
Great Western Railway frequency
5 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
Learn more about Great Western Railway

FAQs: Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salisbury station (SAL) 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 Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £21.
The train journey from Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH) covers a distance of 51 km and takes approximately 53m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH) is 51 km.
The first train from Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH) leaves at 5:35.
The last train from Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH) departs at 21:27.
Trains from Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH).
Yes, there is a direct train between Salisbury station (SAL) and Bath Spa (BTH). The service operates 7 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway.
To get from Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH).
The cheapest way to get from Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH) is by train, costing approximately £9.
Booking trains from Salisbury station (SAL) 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 Salisbury to Bath Spa offers scenic views of the English countryside, including rolling hills and picturesque villages, making it a visually appealing trip.
Yes, a day trip from Salisbury to Bath Spa is feasible. The journey takes 53m and there are 8 trains per day. The distance is 51 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH).

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Important Stations and Airports in Salisbury station (SAL) and Bath Spa (BTH)

Most Salisbury station (SAL) to Bath Spa (BTH) trains use the Salisbury to Bath Spa station pair. Use this guide to compare Salisbury station (SAL) 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 Salisbury
Arrival train stations in Bath
SalisburySalisbury station, South Western Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RS+44 345 600 0650WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Salisbury from Salisbury city centre

Bus2, 25, 26, 27, X4, 26A, R3, R8, R10, Pr3, R1, 2A, X2 · 4m · every ~40 min

Salisbury 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

Food and drink options are available at Salisbury.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Salisbury. ATMs are available at Salisbury.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Salisbury. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Salisbury: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Salisbury: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

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.

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