Book up to 15 May 2020 on selected routes
 

London Paddington to Bath Spa

Avg. time: 1 hour 30 minutes

From £ 15.50
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Cardiff Central to London Paddington

Avg. time: 2 hours 5 minutes

From £ 19.00
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Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington

Avg. time: 1 hour 40 minutes

From £ 16.00
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London Paddington to Exeter St Davids

Avg. time: 2 hours 37 minutes

From £ 19.00
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How to get cheap train tickets across Britain

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Upgrading the railway

Changes to train times and tickets more than 6 weeks before travel

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Festivals and events

Wales Week in London

A celebration of Wales, in London, 22 February – 8 March

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Explore the West

Mayflower

Breath-taking light shows, unforgettable festivals and world class events will be among the highlights of this memorable Mayflower 400 anniversary year

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Customer panels

Our sessions for 2020 will start in the spring.

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Passenger Assist

If you need help at our stations or getting on and off our trains, our staff are always available to help.

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Online security

How we keep your data secure, and what you can do too.

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When things go wrong

If our trains don't run as planned, you may be able to ask for a refund or claim compensation.

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  • *The small print

    THE FAMOUS FIVE @2020, Hodder & Stoughton Limited. All rights reserved.

    Famous Five

    Based on the fastest weekday train between the advertised origin and destination in January 2020. Advertised time saving based on comparison with the fastest equivalent train in January 2019. Based on 2019/20 Winter timetable. Correct as at February 2020. Journey times may vary due to unforeseen disruptions. For full terms click here.

    Book ahead and save over 50% on train tickets at GWR.com

    Average saving calculated by comparing Advance Single Standard Class ticket prices to the equivalent price of a Standard Class Super Off-Peak ticket bought on the day of travel. Advance fares are subject to availability. Selected GWR routes only. Advance fares available from up to 11 weeks prior to travel. Savings correct as of November 2019. Terms and conditions apply.

  • Tarka Line: Upgraded trains. More services. More seats.

    More frequent train services provide an increase of over 25% more seats per week on services between Barnstaple and Exeter St Davids since
    16 December 2019. Correct as of 13 February 2020.

  • More Seats. More Trains. More Adventures.

    Advertising based on an increase of over 10% in train seats on long distance, intercity services in May 2019 compared to the same period in 2018. Correct as of 18 June 2019. Selected routes only. 

    First Class Advance

    First Class Advance Single fares only. Not valid with other offers. Subject to availability. Selected GWR routes only. Advertised fare based on an Advance Single ticket from/to London Paddington and destination shown. Advance fares available from 6 weeks for weekend(s) and 11 weeks for weekday(s) prior to travel. Correct as of 01/08/19.

    Take the fun way, not the runway

    Power sockets on selected rolling stock only. Wifi terms and conditions apply.