- Must visit
No. 1 Royal Crescent
Restored Georgian townhouse museum showing how an upper-class Bath home was furnished and lived in during the late 18th century.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
3 h 31 m
Average duration
3 h 44 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
127 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Bath will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham to Bath without transferring at least once.
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NX100 · BL39Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bath:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bath costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $46 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 3h 2m versus 2h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:51AM | Duration 3h51 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:29AM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:33AM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:23AM | Duration 3h23 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:23PM | Duration 3h53 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:22PM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:27PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:24PM | Duration 3h54 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:58PM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:52PM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:09PM | Duration 4h09 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:16PM | Duration 3h46 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:01PM | Duration 3h46 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:29PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:46PM | Duration 3h31 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Bath buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX100 · BL39 | Delayed 6:00 PM 1:00 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h51 | 4:51 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX100 · BLX39 | Delayed 6:00 PM 5:00 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 4h29 | 9:29 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h15 | 10:25 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX101 · BLX39 | Delayed 1:00 PM 7:50 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h43 | 11:33 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h30 | 1:55 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX100 · BLX39 | Delayed 6:00 PM 9:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h53 | 1:23 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h45 | 3:55 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX104 · BLX39 | 10:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h52 | 2:22 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX100 · BLX39 | Delayed 6:00 PM 12:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h54 | 4:24 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Birmingham | 7h25 | 8:25 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX101 · BLX39 | On time 2:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h52 | 5:52 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h55 | 8:25 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Birmingham | 7h00 | 10:30 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX100 · BLX39 | Delayed 6:00 PM 3:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h46 | 7:16 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 6h55 | 10:30 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX100 · BLX39 | Delayed 6:00 PM 5:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h59 | 9:29 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 PM Birmingham | 6h55 | 12:35 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 6h45 | 12:35 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX100 · BL39 | On time 7:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h50 | 10:50 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX100 · BL39 | On time 8:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h31 | 11:46 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Birmingham to Bath run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 78 miles (127 km) distance in 3h 28m.
Distance 78 miles (127 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 3h 28m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Bath — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bath trip today.
Restored Georgian townhouse museum showing how an upper-class Bath home was furnished and lived in during the late 18th century.
Bath’s public art museum in a grand Georgian building, known for fine and decorative arts, temporary exhibitions, and its setting at the end of Great Pulteney Street.
Small museum-style attraction interpreting Jane Austen’s Bath years, Regency culture, and the city that shaped parts of her fiction.
Broad Georgian boulevard leading to the Holburne Museum, valued for its grand proportions, elegant terraces, and cinematic Bath atmosphere.
Riverside city-centre gardens with floral displays and classic views toward Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey; popular for relaxed scenic breaks.
Large public park beside the Royal Crescent with lawns, avenues, botanical planting, and open space ideal for walks and city views.
A rich sweet yeast bun glazed with sugar and studded with currants, long associated with Georgian Bath tea rooms.
A crisp, dry biscuit created in Bath and traditionally served with cheese or sweet accompaniments at tea.
Bath's most famous local bread, a large light enriched bun served sweet or savoury in the historic Sally Lunn style.
Bath fine dining destination offering tasting menus and polished service in an elegant hotel setting.
Long-established modern European restaurant with refined seasonal cooking in an intimate Georgian setting.
Popular seafood restaurant known for fish and chips, shellfish, and a lively but polished atmosphere.
Bath is pricier than many UK cities, especially for hotels and central dining, though pubs, cafés and lunch deals can help keep daily costs down.
Service is often included in restaurants. If not, tip about 10-12.5% for good service. In pubs, tipping is not expected. Round up taxi fares; hotel tips are optional.
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