The average train between Bath and South Downs National Park takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath to South Downs National Park. 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 Bath and South Downs National Park. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 10:03 PM which arrives into South Downs National Park at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Fratton and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bath to South Downs National Park. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at South Downs National Park station via Fratton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Bath to South Downs National Park train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to South Downs National Park train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Fratton station.
Book your Bath to South Downs National Park train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Bath and South Downs National Park is 107.5 km. The road distance is 173 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bath Spa to Fratton hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 10m.