- 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
$20
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 48 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cambridge to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Bath will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
It's difficult to get from Cambridge to Bath without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus
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NX728 · NX403
NX727 · NX403
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NX727 · NX403
NX727 · NX403
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Bath:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Bath costing on average $68 (€55).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
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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 01:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Bath buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX727 · NX403 | Delayed 6:55 AM 5:45 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 6h30 | 12:15 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX403 | On time 9:20 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h25 | 2:45 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX403 | On time 12:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 6h50 | 7:05 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX403 | On time 1:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 7h15 | 9:10 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h25 | 8:25 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX403 | On time 4:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 6h55 | 10:55 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h25 | 10:30 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX403 | On time 6:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 7h05 | 1:20 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
NX727 · NX403 | 3:50 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 6h20 | 10:10 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 6h25 | 10:25 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Cambridge to Bath run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 21:44. The fastest bus covers the 119 miles (193 km) distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 119 miles (193 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 9:44 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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