The average train between Purley and Bath takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Purley 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 Purley and Bath. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Bath at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Purley to Bath? 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 Purley to Bath. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Bath station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Purley to Bath train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Bath train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Bath Spa station.
Book your Purley to Bath train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Purley and Bath is 156.3 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Purley to Bath Spa via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 2h 28m.