The cheapest and fastest trains from St Ives to Bath
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
4 h 53 m
Average duration
4 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Ives 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 Ives to Bath will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 1 trains that leave St Ives for Bath every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 255 km distance in an average of 4 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 53 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for St Ives to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Ives to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 255 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£58 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 0m Average total duration 11h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
St Ives to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for St Ives to Bath trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:05 St Ives | 4h53 | 15:58 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets St Ives to Bath by coach or train
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Why should you book St Ives to Bath trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Rail to find the best option for your trip from St Ives to Bath.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from St Ives to Bath.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Rail to find the best option for your trip from St Ives to Bath.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from St Ives to Bath.
Journey information
Overview: Train from St Ives to Bath
Trains from St Ives to Bath run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:55, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 255 km distance in 4h 53m.
Distance 255 km |
Average train duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 53m |
First train 01:55 |
Last train 23:23 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail from St Ives to Bath trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail trains will get you between St Ives and Bath from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: St Ives to Bath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Ives 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in St Ives and Bath
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday - Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free acccess to the 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 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Malakoff bus stop, the Terrace
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- 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
- Ramp access & staff assistance.
- 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
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- The information office is located by Platform 1.
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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