- 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
$15
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
6 h 31 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nottingham to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Bath will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
It's difficult to get from Nottingham to Bath without transferring at least once.
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NX152 · NX100 · BLX39
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NX180 · NX101 · BLX39
NX450 · NX403
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham 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 7m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m 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 Nottingham to Bath:
A bus is $100 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Bath costing on average $125 (€101).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
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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 01:30AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 11:37AM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:32PM | Duration 6h37 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:54PM | Duration 6h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:44PM | Duration 7h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 04:51AM | Duration 9h26 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX180 · NX101 · BLX39 | 4:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h03 | 11:33 AM Bath, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 8h45 | 1:55 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h40 | 1:55 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NX403 | Delayed 3:30 PM 7:20 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h25 | 2:45 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 7h50 | 3:55 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h35 | 3:55 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX150 · NX100 · BLX39 | 8:55 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h29 | 4:24 PM Bath, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
NX450 · NX403 | Delayed 3:30 PM 9:00 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h45 | 4:45 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 9h10 | 8:25 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NX403 | Delayed 3:30 PM 11:30 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h35 | 7:05 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 8h50 | 8:25 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 8h00 | 8:25 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX152 · NX100 · BLX39 | 12:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 6h31 | 7:16 PM Bath, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
NX450 · NX403 | Delayed 3:30 PM 1:00 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 8h10 | 9:10 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 8h10 | 10:30 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX150 · NX100 · BL39 | 3:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h50 | 10:50 PM Bath, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 7h55 | 12:35 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 7h15 | 12:35 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h05 | 12:35 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NX403 | On time 6:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h05 | 1:20 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX183 · NX100 · BL39 | 7:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 9h26 | 4:51 AM Bath, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
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NX465 · NX403 | 1:55 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 8h15 | 10:10 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 7h15 | 10:25 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h00 | 10:25 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Nottingham to Bath run on average 19 times per day, taking around 6h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 120 miles (194 km) distance in 6h 35m.
Distance 120 miles (194 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 19 |
Fastest bus 6h 35m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 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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