The average train between Bournemouth and Bath takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Bath. 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 hourly between Bournemouth and Bath. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Bath at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Bath. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Bath station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Bournemouth to Bath train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Bath train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bath Spa station.
Book your Bournemouth to Bath train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bournemouth and Bath is 80.2 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Bath Spa via Southampton Central in around 2h 34m.