How to travel from Bristol to Bath

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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Bath

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, while a bus costs an average of €13.

Distance: 19 km

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1h 46m

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The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Bath is a train with an average price of €13.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Bath:

A train is €0.52 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Bath costing on average €13.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Bath is by train with an average journey time of 43m.

Other travel options to Bath take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Bath including taking a bus and train.

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from Bristol to Bath

How to get from Bristol to Bath by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Bristol to Bath is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Great Western RailwayW34472
    9:00 AM0h11
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    9:11 AMBath Spa (BTH)
    €131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Great Western RailwayW34472
    9:00 AM0h11
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    9:11 AMBath Spa (BTH)
    €131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayW34472
    9:00 AM0h11
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    9:11 AMBath Spa (BTH)
    €131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayG15062
    9:08 AM0h11
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    9:19 AMBath Spa (BTH)
    €131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW34477
    10:00 AM0h11
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    10:11 AMBath Spa (BTH)
    €131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG14899
    9:30 AM0h11
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    9:41 AMBath Spa (BTH)
    €131One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Bath

Travel to Bath easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Bath.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Bath including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Bath is a train with an average price of €13.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Bath:

A train is €0.52 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Bath costing on average €13.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Bath is by train with an average journey time of 43m.

Other travel options to Bath take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 46m.

The Bristol to Bath distance is approximately 19 km.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Bath is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Bath as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Bath:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, University Queens Road and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Bath, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Bath by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bath by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bristol to Bath:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Bath often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Paddington (PAD), Oxford, Cardiff, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bath and these popular destinations at a great price.

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