Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH)

Showing times and prices for 17 May

Cheapest price

£52

Average price

£77

Fastest journey

1 h 57 m

Average duration

2 h 13 m

Trains per day

25

Distance

84 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) 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 Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.

Fast trains

To travel from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) you need to make at least one change.

  • Great Western RailwayC03049 · W34690+South Western RailwayL80157
    10:252h23
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    12:48Bath Spa (BTH)
    £521One-way
    2 changes
  • CrossCountryG00860+Great Western RailwayC33026
    9:152h33
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    11:48Bath Spa (BTH)
    £781One-way
    1 change
  • CrossCountryG00867+Great Western RailwayC01223
    11:152h33
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    13:48Bath Spa (BTH)
    £781One-way
    1 change
  • CrossCountryG00863+Great Western RailwayW34690
    10:152h33
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    12:48Bath Spa (BTH)
    £781One-way
    1 change
  • CrossCountryG00874+Great Western RailwayW34700
    12:152h32
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    14:47Bath Spa (BTH)
    £781One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and ferry for Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £16.

Distance: 84 km

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Coach
Ferry

£38

Average Price

£30

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£22

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2h 3m

Average total duration

1h 33m

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Additional time*

3h 43m

Average total duration

3h 13m

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Live departures

Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) train times

The table below shows live departures for Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) trains for today, Saturday 16 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayL23123
On time
10:10 Southampton Central (SOU)
1h30
11:40 Bath Spa (BTH)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryC72317+Great Western RailwayP29867
On time
10:15 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h06
12:21 Bath Spa (BTH)
1 change
Great Western RailwayL23125
On time
11:10 Southampton Central (SOU)
1h27
12:37 Bath Spa (BTH)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryC72322+Great Western RailwayP29872
On time
11:15 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h18
13:33 Bath Spa (BTH)
1 change
Great Western RailwayL23127
On time
12:10 Southampton Central (SOU)
1h35
13:45 Bath Spa (BTH)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryC72329+Great Western RailwayL23068
On time
12:15 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h07
14:22 Bath Spa (BTH)
1 change
Great Western RailwayL23129
On time
13:10 Southampton Central (SOU)
1h26
14:36 Bath Spa (BTH)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryC72335+Great Western RailwayP29882
On time
13:15 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h06
15:21 Bath Spa (BTH)
1 change
Great Western RailwayL23131
On time
14:10 Southampton Central (SOU)
1h27
15:37 Bath Spa (BTH)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryC72341+Great Western RailwayP29887
On time
14:15 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h07
16:22 Bath Spa (BTH)
1 change
Great Western RailwayL23133
On time
15:10 Southampton Central (SOU)
1h27
16:37 Bath Spa (BTH)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryC72345+Great Western RailwayP29893
On time
15:15 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h09
17:24 Bath Spa (BTH)
1 change
Great Western RailwayL23135
On time
16:10 Southampton Central (SOU)
1h27
17:37 Bath Spa (BTH)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryC72351+Great Western RailwayP29900
On time
16:15 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h06
18:21 Bath Spa (BTH)
1 change
Great Western RailwayL23137
On time
17:10 Southampton Central (SOU)
1h26
18:36 Bath Spa (BTH)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryC72360+Great Western RailwayP29907
On time
17:15 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h06
19:21 Bath Spa (BTH)
1 change
Great Western RailwayL23139
On time
18:10 Southampton Central (SOU)
1h26
19:36 Bath Spa (BTH)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryC74883+Great Western RailwayL23070
On time
18:15 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h07
20:22 Bath Spa (BTH)
1 change
Great Western RailwayL23141
On time
19:10 Southampton Central (SOU)
1h28
20:38 Bath Spa (BTH)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryC72377+Great Western RailwayP29918
On time
19:15 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h03
21:18 Bath Spa (BTH)
1 change
Great Western RailwayL23143
On time
20:10 Southampton Central (SOU)
1h26
21:36 Bath Spa (BTH)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayL23145
On time
21:12 Southampton Central (SOU)
1h26
22:38 Bath Spa (BTH)
0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL72831 · L76598+Great Western RailwayP32335 · P29930
On time
21:30 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h20
23:50 Bath Spa (BTH)
3 changes
South Western RailwayP61501+Great Western RailwayP32342 · P29933
On time
22:30 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h32
1:02 Bath Spa (BTH)
2 changes
Sunday 17 May
Great Western RailwayC03038 · C01228 · W34682+South Western RailwayL787668:26 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h55
11:21 Bath Spa (BTH)3 changes
Great Western RailwayC33026+CrossCountryG008609:15 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h33
11:48 Bath Spa (BTH)1 change
Great Western RailwayC03044 · C33026+South Western RailwayL801379:25 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h23
11:48 Bath Spa (BTH)2 changes

This is the last train of the day.

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Great Western Railway as well as South Western Railway or CrossCountry offer trains services from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH).

Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway or CrossCountry to find the best option for your trip from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway or CrossCountry to find the best option for your trip from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and ferry to find the ideal travel option from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH)

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Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 1h 25m.

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
84 km
Average train duration
1h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
£16
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
1h 25m
First train
4:33
Last train
21:12
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sun
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: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Southampton Central (SOU) and Bath Spa (BTH) from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
£17
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

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 Duration
1h 50m
Cheapest Price
£16
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

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
CrossCountry frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

FAQs: Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton Central (SOU) 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 Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £38.
The train journey from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) covers a distance of 84 km and takes approximately 1h 25m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) is 84 km.
The first train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) leaves at 4:33.
The last train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) departs at 21:12.
Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH).
Yes, there is a direct train between Southampton Central (SOU) and Bath Spa (BTH). The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway.
To get from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH), you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and ferry.
There is no night train service from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH).
The cheapest way to get from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) is by train, costing approximately £16.
Booking trains from Southampton Central (SOU) 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 Southampton Central to Bath Spa offers a scenic route with views of the rolling countryside, picturesque towns, and charming rural landscapes in the south of England.
Yes, a day trip from Southampton Central to Bath Spa is feasible. The journey takes 1h 25m and covers 84 km. Trains run frequently with 7 trips per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH).

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Important Stations and Airports in Southampton Central (SOU) and Bath Spa (BTH)

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The major train station for departures in Southampton is Southampton Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Southampton Central for your trip from Southampton to Bath.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Premium-downside
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Southampton Central
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)

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