How to travel from London to Bath

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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 30m. 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 €26.

Distance: 155 km

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€46

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€11

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2h 30m

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30m

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3h 5m

Average total duration

2h 35m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Great Western Rail

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National Express

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from London to Bath

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
07:15AM3h10
London, Earls Court Station (Warwick Road)
10:25AMBath, Bus Station
131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:15AM3h10
London, Earls Court Station (Warwick Road)
10:25AMBath, Bus Station
131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailP29865
10:30AM1h18
London Paddington (PAD)
11:48AMBath Spa (BTH)
551One-way
0 transfers

Other options

South Western RailwayP61148+Great Western RailL16804
09:15AM3h11
London Waterloo (WAT)
12:26PMBath Spa (BTH)
431One-way
1 transfer
South Western RailwayP61137+Great Western RailL16803
08:15AM3h11
London Waterloo (WAT)
11:26AMBath Spa (BTH)
431One-way
1 transfer
South Western RailwayP61158+Great Western RailL16806
10:15AM3h14
London Waterloo (WAT)
01:29PMBath Spa (BTH)
431One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM3h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
10:25AMBath, Bus Station
131One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX403
09:00AM3h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:15PMBath, Bus Station
281One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX403
10:30AM3h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
01:45PMBath, Bus Station
281One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Bath.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between London and Bath including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Bath is a bus with an average price of €5.

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

A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bath costing on average €26.

The fastest way to travel from London to Bath is by train with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to Bath take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 20m.

The London to Bath distance is approximately 155 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Bath is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Bath:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Bath, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, National Express, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Bath by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bath by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Bath with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, National Express, first_great_western.
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Bath often also extend their vacation to go to Bristol, Oxford, Longford, Cardiff, Salisbury. 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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