The average train between Bath and West Midlands takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Bath to West Midlands. 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 West Midlands. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 10:00 PM which arrives into West Midlands at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bath to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at West Midlands station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Bath to West Midlands train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bath to West Midlands train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Bath to West Midlands train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Bath and West Midlands is 128 km. The road distance is 168 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 19m.