The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted to Bath
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Bath will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Of the 5 trains that leave Stansted for Bath every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 189 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 40 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 Stansted to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 189 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£54 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Stansted to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Bath trains for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:00 Stansted | 3h21 | 12:21 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:15 Stansted | 3h06 | 12:21 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 7 December | |||||
![]() | 04:30 Stansted | 3h50 | 08:20 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:55 Stansted | 3h40 | 08:35 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted to Bath
Trains from Stansted to Bath run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 189 km distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 189 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 22:54 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Stansted to Bath trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Stansted and Bath from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stansted to Bath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted 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 Stansted and Bath
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on A36 Lower Bristol Road
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