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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 20 Sept
£44
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£45
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
1 h 24 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
1 h 27 m
Trains on 20 Sept
6
Distance
123 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Slough to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Slough to Bath will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
To travel from Slough to Bath you need to make at least one change.
C33320 · W34677
C05994 · W34700
C33158 · C01223
W34871 · C01228 · W34682
Y15294 · C33026
Y15294 · C33026
C05994 · W34700
C33158 · C01223
C06026 · W34690
C33320 · W34677Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 123 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Bath:
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Bath costing on average £53.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 20m.
You'll arrive about 33m sooner (1h 14m by train vs 1h 47m by car). Tickets start at around £53 compared to roughly £25 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 Slough to Bath trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C48206 · C42186 | 8:24 Slough station (SLO) | 1h23 | 9:47 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
C48208 · W34676 | 8:54 Slough station (SLO) | 1h25 | 10:19 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
C48210 · W34679 | 9:24 Slough station (SLO) | 1h21 | 10:45 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
C48212 · C42187 | 9:55 Slough station (SLO) | 1h24 | 11:19 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
C48214 · C42188 | On time 10:24 Slough station (SLO) | 1h21 | 11:45 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
C48216 · W34687 | 10:54 Slough station (SLO) | 1h27 | 12:21 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Slough to Bath run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:55, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 123 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 123 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 1:55 |
Last train 23:49 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Bath Spa railway station -> Bath Abbey, Bath
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Slough 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 Slough to Bath trains use the Slough to Bath Spa station pair. Use this guide to compare Slough and Bath train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Slough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Moon and Spoon, The Red Lion
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Slough. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Slough. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Slough: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Slough: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Slough: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor, Moxy Slough, Travelodge Slough.
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.
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