Train operator GWR has said there will be more than 140 trains to and from Bath on Saturday 30th November for Bath’s Christmas Market, but there could still be queues.
A GWR train arriving at Bath Spa Railway Station | Photo © Colin Peachey / Shutterstock.com
A train will serve Bath Spa station every six minutes on the three Saturdays of this year’s event, taking place between Thursday 28th November and Sunday 15th December.
On top of usual Saturday services, GWR will run an extra 21 trains stopping at Bath Spa to help shoppers get to and from the city.
Despite the almost 7,000 extra seats, trains will, however, be busy between 9am and midday, and between 4pm and 7.30pm.
A queuing system will be in place at the station for the return journey to help those board trains safely.
Bath Spa Station Manager Oana Apetroaie said: “As we welcome people to Bath, we would like to remind them that the station and some trains will be really busy for some periods and people may have to queue to enter the station.
“If you are able to travel during the week, or outside of the peak times in the early morning or later in the evening, you may experience a more comfortable journey.
“Our friendly and approachable staff will be on hand to help keep people moving, and this year we’re delighted to welcome back the Bath Abbey Choir on Friday 6th.
“The Christmas Market transforms this great city into an enchanting winter wonderland which so many people want to visit, and we at GWR do all we can to support that.”
Those planning to travel to Bath on Sunday 24th November and on Sunday 1st December are reminded that engineering in the London area means there will be no direct trains between London Paddington and Reading in the early mornings.
To keep those queueing in high spirits and in upholding the generosity of Christmas, GWR has teamed up with the Bath Abbey Choir, who will sing carols outside the station from 6.15pm on Friday 6th December.
Due to crew availability on Sundays, further timetable changes may be needed due to late-notice changes. Because of the complexity of updating timetable systems, journey planners will not show changes correctly before the Sunday morning of travel.
