The average train between York and Bath takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is an hourly train service from York 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 York and Bath. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Bath at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from York 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 York to Bath. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Bath station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
York to Bath train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Bath train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Bath Spa station.
Book your York to Bath train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Bath is 299.8 km. The road distance is 477 km.
You can take a train from York to Bath Spa via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 46m.