4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Bath
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Bath will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 21 buses that leave London for Bath on Thu, Dec 04, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 04 the direct buses cover the 155 km distance in an average of 2 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest buses will take 3 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
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 1h 52m. 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: 96 miles (155 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€9 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price |
3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
London to Bath Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:16AM | Duration 5h46 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:16AM | Duration 5h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 06:49AM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:56AM | Duration 4h26 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:18PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:24PM | Duration 4h24 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:54PM | Duration 4h54 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:16AM | Duration 6h46 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:16AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Live departures
London to Bath bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Bath buses for today, Wednesday, December 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX040 · BLX39 | Delayed 1:00 PM 12:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 5h46 | 6:16 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX209 · BLX39 | 2:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h14 | 6:44 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX403 | Delayed 8:50 PM 7:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 10:10 AM Bath, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 10:25 AM Bath, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:15 AM London | 3h10 | 10:25 AM Bath, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX040 · BLX39 | Delayed 1:00 PM 8:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 4h18 | 12:18 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX403 | Delayed 8:50 PM 9:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 12:35 PM Bath, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX403 | Delayed 8:50 PM 11:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 2:45 PM Bath, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 2:50 PM Bath, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX040 · BLX39 | Delayed 1:00 PM 12:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 4h29 | 4:29 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX403 | Delayed 8:50 PM 1:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 4:35 PM Bath, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX040 · BLX39 | On time 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h27 | 6:27 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX403 | Delayed 8:50 PM 3:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 7:05 PM Bath, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX040 · BL39 | On time 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h54 | 8:54 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 8:25 PM Bath, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX403 | Delayed 8:50 PM 6:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 9:00 PM Bath, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX403 | Delayed 8:50 PM 7:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 10:25 PM Bath, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 11:40 PM Bath, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:50 PM London | 2h50 | 11:40 PM Bath, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX403 | On time 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 12:50 AM Bath, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX040 · BLX39 | On time 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h46 | 6:16 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, December 4 | |||||
| NX040 · BLX39 | 12:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h46 | 6:16 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Bath
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Buses from London to Bath run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 96 miles (155 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 96 miles (155 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from London to BathYou can travel by bus between London to Bath with National Express, FlixBus for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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National Express
Buses From London To Bath: Journey Details
Buses offer a fast and convenient way to travel from London to Bath. National Express operates 14 services per day for the 114-mile trip. Journey time is three hours or less. All travel directly except one National Express service which requires a coach change in Bristol.
Which bus companies go from London To Bath?
Both National Express operate frequent daily buses from London to Bath.
How long is the bus journey from London To Bath?
The fastest bus journey from London to Bath takes 2 hours and 35 minutes. Some National Express call at Heathrow for a total journey time of around three hours. Those involving a stopover in Bristol last almost seven hours.
When is the first and last bus of the day from London to Bath?
The first National Express departure is at 7:30 a.m. National Express services run throughout the day every 60/90 minutes during peak times with the last departure at 11:59 p.m.
What facilities are available on buses from London To Bath?
National Express buses are all air-conditioned and feature reclining seats, integrated power outlets, and toilets.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Bath?
Departure Station: All buses from London to Bath leave from Victoria Coach Station on Buckingham Palace Road. The station is 300 metres from both Victoria underground station which is served by the Victoria, District and Circle lines and Victoria Train Station. The coach station is also very convenient for many bus routes including the N11 and N44 night buses.
Arrival Station: All buses arrive at Bath Spa Bus Station. It's centrally located on Dorchester Street near the Southgate Shopping Center and a one minute walk from Bath Spa train station. Passengers wishing to travel onward by bus will find an abundance of routes operated by the First Group and Bath Bus Company.
FAQs: Bus from London to Bath
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Bath by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from London, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including London, Victoria Coach Station and London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3. When arriving in Bath, you can end your journey in bus stations like Bath, Bus Station and Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Bath, Bus Station, located 0 miles (37 m) away from the city centre.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- The Roman Baths, an ancient bathing complex and one of the best-preserved Roman sites in the world
- Bath Abbey, a stunning Gothic church known for its fan vaulting and historical significance
- The Royal Crescent, a sweeping crescent-shaped row of Georgian townhouses offering iconic architecture
- Pulteney Bridge, a picturesque bridge lined with shops and offering views of the River Avon
- The Jane Austen Centre, a museum dedicated to the famous author’s life and works in Bath.
- Thermae Bath Spa, a modern spa facility with natural thermal waters and rooftop pool views
- Explore the vibrant stalls and local produce at Bath Farmers' Market
- Enjoy a scenic walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal
- Visit the Fashion Museum to explore historical and contemporary dress
- Take a boat trip on the River Avon for a unique perspective of the city.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London to Bath, follow these tips:
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Bath
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café and fast food options (in the station).
- Available outside the station.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 5, 21, 31 Train: Great Western Railway
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