From Bath

Best Hikes from Bath by Train

Bath sits in the Avon valley, and the line towards Bradford-on-Avon follows the river and the Kennet and Avon Canal past two aqueducts, with stations close enough together for walks back to the city.

194 destination stations are within two hours of Bath by train, and 4 National Parks: the nearest is Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park, 1hr 21min away.

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destination stations within two hours

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Walks from Bath

Stations within 90 minutes with the most listed hills close by, and a long-distance trail on the doorstep.

  1. 1

    Cwmbran1hr 21min

    Up Mynydd Maen (1552ft, a Marilyn), 2.7 miles as the crow flies.

Under an hour

23 stations in this band

1 to 1½ hours

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1½ to 2 hours

132 stations in this band

National Parks

National Parks by train from Bath

The quickest train into each park, with every station that serves it on the park's own page.

Getting there

  • Times are from Bath Spa, whichever is quicker, for morning departures, from our journey-time data. Check the live timetable for the day you travel.
  • Railcards such as the 16-25, 26-30, Two Together and Senior take a third off most fares, subject to each card's time restrictions.
  • Trains back from rural stations can be hours apart, so check the last one before you set off.