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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €12.
Distance: 19 km
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42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Bristol to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Bath is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Bath:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Bath costing on average €12.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 35m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Bath as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, University Queens Road and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Bath by train.
- Travel with National Express, First Bristol, Bath & the West to go to Bath by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
- 5 direct buses per day with First Bristol, Bath & the West.
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