Bath to Southampton by train
Southampton lies 85 km (53 mi) south-east of Bath, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 49 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 104 km (64 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Bath | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 101,557 | 269,781 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Bath Spa railway station, Oldfield Park railway station, Westmoreland Street railway station | Southampton Central railway station, Totton railway station, Redbridge railway station |
| Postal codes | BA1 | SO15 |
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Common questions
How far is Southampton from Bath?
85 km (53 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bath; by road roughly 104 km (64 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bath to Southampton by train?
About 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bath and Southampton?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.