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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Bath Spa to Reading for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Bath Spa
- Departure station
- Bath Spa station guide
- Address
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- Dorchester St, BA1 1SU
Operators serving Bath Spa
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Bath Spa
- Ticket Office
- Toilets
- Shops
- Cafes
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park (£15/day)
Explore the area around Bath Spa
- Roman Baths
- Bath Abbey
- Pulteney Bridge
- Thermae Bath Spa
About your departure station
Opened in 1840 as Bath station on Brunels GWR main line, it was renamed Bath Spa in 1949.
The magnificent Tudor style station building (1840) and trainshed were rebuilt after wartime damage, preserving historic character.
Bath Spa became crucial for tourism to this UNESCO World Heritage city.
Recent renovations improved accessibility while protecting architectural heritage.
The station perfectly embodies how historic transport infrastructure supports cultural tourism where railway heritage complements the citys Georgian splendor, creating a seamless visitor experience from arrival to exploration of Baths remarkable architectural treasures.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Bath Spa to Reading?
Open the ticket search and enter Bath Spa as your departure station and Reading as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Bath Spa and Reading?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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