Public Transport

Rail

Bath Spa Railway Station

The railway station is in the centre of the City, close to the bus station. (See linked map) There is a taxi rank outside the main station building.

Most main station staff are able to provide information and assistance, if required, to wheelchair users, those with pushchairs and carrying heavy luggage. Bath Spa station does not have a passenger lift. Both platforms can be accessed via the car parks, avoiding steps. Refreshments and toilets are available on both platforms. There are cashpoint (ATM), fast ticket™ machines and a cafe in the lobby. Limited pick-up/drop-off parking is available outside.

More information on Bath Spa station and others can be searched from http://nrekb.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/

• National Rail network map (pdf)
• National Rail train companies map (pdf)

From the station to the University is either a ten minute taxi ride or a bus journey using either the No 418 bus or the 'Big Orange' bendybus.

Rail operators

Main Rail operators to and from Bath are:

• First Great Western - www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk

• Arriva Trains Wales - www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk

• SouthWest Trains

Most trains will have at least one coach where wheelchairs and unfolded pushchairs can be carried. Please check with rail operators before travelling.

Rail passengers' interests

• PassengerFocus - www.passengerfocus.org.uk - 08453 022 022
• Station access maps for those with reduced mobility
• Office of Rail Regulation - www.rail-reg.gov.uk - 020 7282 2000
• Passenger Charter - www.sra.gov.uk/passengers/charter
  

Taxi operators in Bath with wheelchair-accessible vehicles

• Local taxis
• To check availability of taxis from rail stations - www.traintaxi.co.uk

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