Travel from London Paddington to Bath Spa in around 1 hour and 17 minutes with Great Western Railway. As you journey towards the great spa city, catch a glimpse of the Thames over the Maidenhead Railway Bridge and the Uffington White Horse etched into the hills.
Great Western Railway (GWR) offers intercity services to/from the West of England, South Wales, the West Country, as well as the Heathrow Express and Night Riviera sleeper between London and Penzance. Destinations include Basingstoke, Swindon and Gloucester.
Departing from London Paddington
London Paddington station is a popular (and the UK’s second busiest) rail terminus. Trains are run by Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express and Elizabeth line, serving Oxford, Cardiff and Plymouth, among others.
Situated on Praed Street, Paddington station has two Tube stations under the same name. One provides access to the Circle, Bakerloo and District lines, while the other is on the Hammersmith & City and Circle lines. The station also has a taxi rank and several bus stops nearby.
Main stops
Most trains from London Paddington to Bath Spa may call at Reading, Didcot Parkway and Swindon. Stops vary according to the time, operator and route.
Arriving at Bath Spa
The London Paddington to Bath train arrives at Bath Spa, the main station for the spa city and the busiest in Somerset. Great Western Railway operates all services, connecting to destinations like Weston-super-Mare, Bristol Temple Meads, and Chippenham.
Bath Spa station is well-served by local bus routes, and a taxi rank is conveniently located outside the station, offering quick and flexible transportation options for travellers.
Bath is a walkable city with plenty to discover. The train station is five minutes away from the world-renowned Roman Baths in the heart of the city. Next door, you’ll find Bath Abbey, England’s last great medieval church. Continue strolling along to the famed sweeping curve of the Royal Crescent and perhaps stop by the hotel for afternoon tea.
Great Western Railway train classes
- Standard Class: Coaches in Standard Class offer free WiFi access and a table at every seat. Carriages are fitted with comfortable seating, power sockets and generous luggage space. Affordable fares make it easy to buy cheap train tickets.
- First Class: Great Western Railway's First Class offers a relaxing travel experience from London to Bath, featuring complimentary drinks, snacks, USB ports and comfortable individual seating. Access a fully-equipped First Class lounge.
Great Western Railway train travel advice
- Luggage: Bring up to three pieces of luggage. Suitcases must be no more than 25 x 40 x 75 centimetres.
- Bicycles: Reserving bike spaces is recommended and mandatory on the Night Riviera Sleeper service. E-scooters are no longer permitted on GWR trains.
- Children: Two under-5s can travel free, and 5–15-year-olds pay half the adult fare. 16–17 Saver Railcard holders enjoy 50% off Anytime, Off-Peak, Advance and Season tickets.
- Pets: Keep up to two pets off seats and on a lead or in a pet carrier. Additional pets cost half the adult fare for your ticket type.
- Passenger Assist: Helps with journey planning, ticketing, seat and wheelchair space booking, boarding and alighting with ramps, station navigation, and luggage handling.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.