- 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
$25
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
7 h 22 m
Average duration
7 h 36 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
274 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leeds to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Bath will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
It's difficult to get from Leeds to Bath without transferring at least 2 times.
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NX131 · NX101 · BLX39
NX131 · NX100 · BL39
NX133 · NX100 · BLX39
NX131 · NX100 · BL39
NX134 · NX104 · BLX39Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 44m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Leeds to Bath:
A bus is $87 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Bath costing on average $120 (€97).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 31m.
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 12:40AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 11:33AM | Duration 9h03 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 01:23PM | Duration 8h18 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 02:22PM | Duration 7h47 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:27PM | Duration 7h42 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 04:24PM | Duration 7h34 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 04:58PM | Duration 7h48 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 05:52PM | Duration 7h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:52PM | Duration 7h22 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 07:09PM | Duration 8h14 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:16PM | Duration 7h31 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 09:29PM | Duration 8h14 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 09:29PM | Duration 7h54 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 11:46PM | Duration 7h31 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 04:51AM | Duration 10h11 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
The table below shows live departures for Leeds 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX131 · NX100 · BLX39 | Delayed 9:30 AM 5:05 AMLeeds, Coach Station | 8h18 | 1:23 PM Bath, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 10h40 | 3:55 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX134 · NX104 · BLX39 | 6:35 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 7h47 | 2:22 PM Bath, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 9h10 | 3:55 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX133 · NX100 · BLX39 | Delayed 3:30 PM 8:50 AMLeeds, Coach Station | 7h34 | 4:24 PM Bath, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 10h10 | 8:25 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX131 · NX101 · BLX39 | On time 10:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 7h22 | 5:52 PM Bath, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
NX426 · NX403 | Delayed 2:15 PM 11:30 AMLeeds, Coach Station | 9h40 | 9:10 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 10h30 | 10:30 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX131 · NX100 · BLX39 | On time 1:15 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h14 | 9:29 PM Bath, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
NX131 · NX100 · BL39 | On time 3:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 7h45 | 10:50 PM Bath, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h50 | 12:35 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX131 · NX100 · BL39 | On time 4:15 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 7h31 | 11:46 PM Bath, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
NX591 · NX403 | On time 4:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h50 | 1:20 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX465 · NX403 | On time 11:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 10h30 | 10:10 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 9h45 | 10:25 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX180 · NX101 · BLX39 | 2:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 9h03 | 11:33 AM Bath, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 9h30 | 1:55 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Leeds to Bath run on average 16 times per day, taking around 7h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 170 miles (274 km) distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 170 miles (274 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 12:30 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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