The cheapest and fastest trains from Thatcham to Bath
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thatcham to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thatcham to Bath will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 2 trains that leave Thatcham for Bath every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 54 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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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thatcham to Bath
Trains from Thatcham to Bath run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 76 km distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 76 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 22:55 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Thatcham to Bath trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Thatcham and Bath from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Thatcham to Bath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thatcham 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Thatcham and Bath
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 12:30 Saturday 06:50 - 13:20 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, access between platforms via level crossing and a ramp
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- 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: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From outside the station building on Pipers Lane
- 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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