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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
£11
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
23 m
Average duration
23 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Bath will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 12 trains that leave Swindon for Bath every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 23 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.
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C42190Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £17.
Distance: 45 km
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£12 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Bath trains for today, Friday 21 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G14952 | On time 8:20 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h22 | 8:42 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14953 | On time 8:56 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h22 | 9:18 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14954 | On time 9:25 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h24 | 9:49 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15061 | On time 9:35 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h23 | 9:58 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14955 | On time 9:58 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h24 | 10:22 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14956 | On time 10:23 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h22 | 10:45 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14966 | On time 17:23 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h22 | 17:45 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15077 | On time 17:35 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h24 | 17:59 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34719 | On time 17:57 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h24 | 18:21 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14967 | On time 18:22 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h24 | 18:46 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34726 | On time 18:58 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h23 | 19:21 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14968 | On time 19:22 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h24 | 19:46 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Swindon to Bath run on average 7 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 22m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:44 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Bath — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bath trip today.
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Large public park with gardens, walks, play areas and seasonal events, a pleasant green space near the city centre.
Steep hillside viewpoint giving one of Bath’s finest panoramas, especially rewarding at sunrise or sunset.
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A lighter, brioche-like sweet bun topped with crushed sugar and currants. A long-standing Bath speciality linked to spa visitors and Georgian tea rooms.
A hard, dry biscuit traditionally served with wine or cheese. Created in Bath as a refined alternative to richer buns for spa guests.
Smart but welcoming bistro focused on seasonal British cooking with a regularly changing menu and neighbourhood feel.
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Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up for taxis. Café tipping is optional.
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Bath Spa railway station -> Bath Abbey, Bath
Train travel between Swindon and Bath is provided by Great Western Railway, which operates trains running twice hourly starting at around 6 a.m. and end after midnight. During off-peak times, trains depart approximately every hour. Weekend services run until late, but begin slightly later than on weekdays. This is a direct service that takes just under 30 minutes, and every day there are at least 30 departures available. Trains leave from Swindon station and arrive at Bath Spa. Both stations are conveniently located within walking distance of the city centre and are served by local public transport.
The departure point for trains from Swindon to Bath is Swindon railway station on Station Road. This is located in the town centre, just a few minutes' walk south of the Oasis Leisure Centre and Swindon College. The bus and coach stations in New Bridge Close are 2-3 minutes away on foot, making the train station easily accessible via a broad range of bus routes and services. The station is closed from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Frequented for its natural hot springs since the Romans era, Bath has a long history as a spa town and is adorned with beautiful buildings to match, with some particularly fine examples of Georgian architecture such as the Royal Crescent and Assembly Rooms. Trains from Swindon terminate at Bath Spa Station, which is located on Dorchester Street on the edge of the historic town centre and housed in a Grade II listed building designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The Royal Hotel is opposite the station, and the Roman Baths, the Theatre Royal and the SouthGate arcade are all t┬╜ km or less to the north-west. A taxi rank can be found outside the main exit, and next to the station is the main bus terminus, with services all around Bath as well as to tourist destinations such as Priory Park Landscape Garden and the pretty cathedral town of Wells.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Bath trains use the Swindon to Bath Spa station pair, with some services arriving at Oldfield Park. Use this guide to compare Swindon and Bath train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Swindon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Swindon.
Wi-Fi is available at Swindon. ATMs are available at Swindon.
Ticket office support is available at Swindon.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Swindon: Parking, WC.
Available at Swindon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Swindon: 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 via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
Oldfield Park is 1 km from Bath city centre. Public transport options include:
Oldfield Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oldfield Park.
Ticket office support is available at Oldfield Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oldfield Park: Parking.
Available at Oldfield Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oldfield Park: 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.
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