- 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
$19
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
4 h 48 m
Average duration
5 h 1 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brighton to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Bath will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
It's difficult to get from Brighton to Bath without transferring at least once.
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NX025 · NX403Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Brighton to Bath:
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Bath costing on average $70 (€56).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:51AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h24 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:11AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:12AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h33 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:12AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h18 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:12PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h33 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:57PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 5h38 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:12PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h08 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:17PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:27PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:37PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h43 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Bath buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:00 AM Brighton | 8h55 | 12:55 PM Bath | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:05 PM Brighton | 6h25 | 9:30 PM Bath | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Brighton | 6h15 | 9:30 PM Bath | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 PM Brighton | 11h20 | 9:10 AM Bath | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:50 PM Brighton | 11h20 | 10:10 AM Bath | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Brighton to Bath run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:05, the last at 22:57. The fastest bus covers the 103 miles (167 km) distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 103 miles (167 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 15 |
Fastest bus 5h 25m |
First bus 3:05 AM |
Last bus 10:57 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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