The average train between Manchester and Bath takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 every 3 hours between Manchester and Bath. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Bath at 8:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Bath. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Bath station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Manchester to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Manchester to Bath train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Manchester and Bath is 234.3 km. The road distance is 293 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 6m.