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Watlington to Bath Spa by train

First train

05:17

Last train

05:17

Departure station

Watlington

Arrival station

Bath Spa

Journey time

From 4h 3m

Distance

147 miles (236 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Great Northern, Thameslink

How to travel from Watlington to Bath Spa by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Watlington to Bath Spa? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Watlington and Bath Spa, which usually take 4 hours 3 minutes to complete the 147 miles (236 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 3 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Bath Spa by train, you'll just need to make 3 changes along the way. Both Great Western Railway and Thameslink trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Watlington to Bath Spa if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Bath Spa? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Watlington to Bath Spa? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Watlington and Bath Spa by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Watlington to Bath Spa is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Watlington to Bath Spa?

No, there are no direct train services from Watlington to Bath Spa. Travelling from Watlington to Bath Spa by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Watlington to Bath Spa leave?

The first train from Watlington to Bath Spa leaves at 05:17. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Watlington to Bath Spa leave?

The last train from Watlington to Bath Spa leaves at 05:17. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Watlington and Bath Spa by train?

Trains travelling from Watlington to Bath Spa cover a distance of around 147 miles (236 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Watlington to Bath Spa

Book in advance

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Consider a Season Ticket

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Use your Railcard

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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