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Duration 4h 4m
Distance 217.5 miles
Average price £160
Frequency Hourly

Trip overview

The average train between Bath and York takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Bath to York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

Train via London

  1. Bath Spa
  2. King's Cross
  3. York
3h 39m
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£69 - £254

Bath to York train times

Trains run hourly between Bath and York. The service departs Bath at 22:14 at night, which arrives into York at 08:32. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Departing Friday, November 7, 2025

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bath to York? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

No, there is no direct train from Bath to York. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at York via Paddington station, Baker Street station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

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The distance between Bath and York is 298 miles. The road distance is 217.5 miles.

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Bath to York train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

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Bath to York train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

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You can take a train from Bath to York via London Paddington, Paddington station, Baker Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 39m.

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