The average train between Bath and Chartres takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Bath to Chartres. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Bath and Chartres. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Chartres at 12:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bath to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Chartres station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Bath to Chartres train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to Chartres train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chartres station.
Book your Bath to Chartres train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bath and Chartres is 426.6 km. The road distance is 718 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Chartres via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 6h 55m.