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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 on 05 Sept
£48
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£112
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
3 h 3 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 11 m
Trains on 05 Sept
11
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Bath will cost around £112 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
To travel from Sheffield to Bath you need to make at least one change.
W29867+
C47812
G01100 · G01143+
C42261+
W70779
G01179 · W29865+
C42262
G01106 · W29870+
C42264+
W70791
G01146+
W34494
W29867+
C47812
G01179 · W29865+
C42262
G01183 · W29876+
C42266
W29924 · G01139+
C42259
G01146+
W34494Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 231 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£57 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Bath:
A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Bath costing on average £57.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 52m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (3h 15m by train vs 3h 28m by car). Tickets start at around £57 compared to roughly £45 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.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Bath trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W29862+ C47810 | Delayed 9:18 9:56Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h02 | 12:58 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
W29868+ G15230 | On time 10:56 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h04 | 14:00 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
C21654+ G01107 · W29871+ G15013 | On time 11:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h34 | 14:34 Bath Spa (BTH) | 3 changes | |
W29873+ G15167 | On time 11:56 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h03 | 14:59 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
W70796+ G01109 · W29877+ G15015 | On time 12:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h35 | 15:35 Bath Spa (BTH) | 3 changes | |
G01184 · W29877+ G15015 | On time 12:24 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h11 | 15:35 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
G01148+ G15231 | On time 12:56 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h05 | 16:01 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
W70802+ G01113 · W29882+ G15017 | On time 13:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h34 | 16:34 Bath Spa (BTH) | 3 changes | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
W29924 · G01139+ C42259 | 8:21 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h13 | 11:34 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
G01141+ C42150 | 8:56 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h15 | 12:11 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G01100 · G01143+ C42261+ W70779 | 9:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h34 | 12:34 Bath Spa (BTH) | 3 changes | |
G01146+ W34494 | 9:56 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h15 | 13:11 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Sheffield to Bath run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:39, the last at 20:56. The fastest train covers the 231 km distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 231 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 4:39 |
Last train 20:56 |
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Discover the best of Bath — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bath trip today.
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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Bath trains use the Sheffield to Bath Spa station pair, with some services arriving at Oldfield Park. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Bath train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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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