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The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans to Bath
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
146 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Albans to Bath will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave St Albans for Bath every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 146 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 15 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.
04:553h15
St Albans08:10Bath
£541One-way
0 changes
04:052h39
St Albans06:44Bath
£661One-way
0 changes
08:432h35
St Albans11:18Bath
£991One-way
0 changes
07:572h21
St Albans10:18Bath
£1321One-way
0 changes
07:572h21
St Albans10:18Bath
£1321One-way
0 changes
08:432h35
St Albans11:18Bath
£991One-way
0 changes
04:052h39
St Albans06:44Bath
£661One-way
0 changes
04:553h15
St Albans08:10Bath
£541One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for St Albans to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Albans to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 146 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£56 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
St Albans to Bath train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:14
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:05 St Albans | 2h39 | 06:44 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:55 St Albans | 3h15 | 08:10 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:57 St Albans | 2h21 | 10:18 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:43 St Albans | 2h35 | 11:18 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans to Bath
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Trains from St Albans to Bath run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 04:24 |
Last train 22:55 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Train companies: Great Western Rail from St Albans to Bath trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between St Albans and Bath from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
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
2h 21m
Cheapest Price
£26
Great Western Rail frequency
4 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
FAQs: St Albans to Bath train
FAQs: Travel by train from St Albans to Bath easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from St Albans to Bath.
The train distance from St Albans to Bath is 146 km.
To get from St Albans to Bath, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Booking trains from St Albans to Bath in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from St Albans to Bath covers a distance of 146 km and takes approximately 2h 21m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from St Albans to Bath can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £26, while the average price tends to be around £56.
The cheapest way to get from St Albans to Bath is by coach, costing approximately £5.
The first train from St Albans to Bath leaves at 4:24.
The train station in St Albans that goes to Bath is St Albans City (SAC), and it arrives at Bath Spa (BTH).
The last train from St Albans to Bath departs at 22:55.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from St Albans to Bath.
Trains from St Albans to Bath run approximately 4 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from St Albans to Bath.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from St Albans to Bath.
There is no night train service from St Albans to Bath.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in St Albans and Bath
St Albans
Bath
The major train station for departures in St Albans is St Albans City. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at St Albans City for your trip from St Albans to Bath.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 05:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:15 Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
Parking
- Car Park: Victoria Street Multi Storey Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on each platform
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station Way & Ridgmont Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike ParkingCar Rental
Information Deskinformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located on Platform One.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: station platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for St Albans Abbey
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Watford - Public Service bus stop A/Rail Replacement bus stop on A5183 on Holywell Hill near to the station entrance car park. Towards St Albans - Public Service bus stop B/Rail Replacement bus stop on A5183 on Holywell Hill.
The major train station for arrivals in Bath is Bath Spa. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bath Spa for your journey to Bath from St Albans.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Ramp access & staff assistance.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
Hotel
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- The information office is located by Platform 1.
Public transport options for Bath Spa
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Oldfield Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on A36 Lower Bristol Road
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