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Compare train and bus for London to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 155 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€44 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom London to Bath
How to get from London to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Bath is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:45 PM2h50London, Earls Court Station (Warwick Road)12:35 AMBath, Bus Station€91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:45 PM2h50London, Earls Court Station (Warwick Road)12:35 AMBath, Bus Station€91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C008395:30 PM1h15London Paddington (PAD)6:45 PMBath Spa (BTH)€531One-way0 transfers
Other options
W347399:30 PM1h17London Paddington (PAD)10:47 PMBath Spa (BTH)€351One-way0 transfers
W3474210:15 PM1h18London Paddington (PAD)11:33 PMBath Spa (BTH)€351One-way0 transfers
C0083810:45 PM1h27London Paddington (PAD)12:12 AMBath Spa (BTH)€351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 PM3h05London, Victoria Coach Station12:35 AMBath, Bus Station€91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM3h25London, Victoria Coach Station1:55 PMBath, Bus Station€131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 PM3h00London, Victoria Coach Station10:30 PMBath, Bus Station€171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Bath:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bath costing on average €44.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Bath as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bath by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bath by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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