- Must visit
No. 1 Royal Crescent
Museum inside No. 1 Royal Crescent, restored to the late 18th century. Best place to understand Bath's Georgian domestic life and design.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€45
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€69
Fastest journey on Sep 19
5 h
Average journey duration on Sep 19
5 h 15 m
Buses on Sep 19
12
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Portsmouth to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Bath will cost around €69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
It's difficult to get from Portsmouth to Bath without transferring at least once.
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NX030 · NX403Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €55, while a train costs an average of €55.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€55 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price | €25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Portsmouth to Bath:
A bus is €0.32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Bath costing on average €55.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
Tickets start at around €55 compared to roughly €25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-30.28. The journey takes 4h 27m versus 2h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €82 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:34AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h16 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:19AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h31 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:19PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h31 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:34PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h51 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:29PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h41 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:39PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h31 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €76 |
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Bath buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX030 · NX403 | 5:50 AM Portsmouth, University | 5h30 | 11:20 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX403 | 6:05 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 5h15 | 11:20 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX403 | 10:34 AM Portsmouth, University | 5h16 | 3:50 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX403 | 10:50 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 5h00 | 3:50 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX403 | 1:34 PM Portsmouth, University | 6h51 | 8:25 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX403 | 1:50 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 6h35 | 8:25 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX403 | 3:35 PM Portsmouth, International Port | 6h35 | 10:10 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX403 | 4:39 PM Portsmouth, University | 5h31 | 10:10 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX403 | 4:55 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 5h15 | 10:10 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX403 | 7:55 PM Portsmouth, University | 6h00 | 1:55 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX403 | 8:10 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 5h45 | 1:55 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX403 | 8:15 PM Portsmouth, International Port | 5h40 | 1:55 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Portsmouth to Bath run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:05, the last at 22:03. The fastest bus covers the 67 miles (109 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 67 miles (109 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 3:05 AM |
Last bus 10:03 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.
Museum inside No. 1 Royal Crescent, restored to the late 18th century. Best place to understand Bath's Georgian domestic life and design.
Major museum of painting, decorative arts, and fashion in a grand historic building. Strong collection and central location near the Abbey.
Bath's leading museum of decorative arts with ceramics, furniture, and changing displays. Housed in handsome Assembly Rooms surroundings.
Long-distance footpath section encircling Bath's hills and valleys. Excellent for walkers wanting nature, heritage, and superior city viewpoints.
Large landscaped park west of the centre with lawns, botanical gardens, and iconic views toward the Royal Crescent. Ideal for relaxed walking.
Historic cobbled lane below Pulteney Bridge with artisan fronts and riverside charm. One of Bath's prettiest short walks and photo spots.
Bath Bun is a rich sweet bun with currants and crushed sugar, long linked to Georgian Bath tea rooms and the city’s spa-era dining culture.
Sally Lunn Bun is Bath’s famous large brioche-like bun, served sweet or savoury, and associated with one of the city’s oldest historic eating houses.
Bath Chap is a traditional Somerset cured and smoked pig’s cheek or jowl, valued for its rich flavour and old West Country farmhouse roots.
Refined fine dining in a Georgian setting, known for seasonal British tasting menus and polished service.
Well-known modern Indian restaurant with bold regional flavours, stylish rooms and a strong reputation in central Bath.
Historic bakery and tea room famed for the Sally Lunn Bun. Casual, atmospheric and one of Bath’s classic food stops.
Bath is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels, dining, and attractions are often above average, though buses and casual meals remain manageable for tourists.
Service may be included at restaurants; otherwise tip about 10-12.5% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Cafe tipping is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth 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.

Most Portsmouth to Bath buses use the Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange to Bath, Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Portsmouth and Bath bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café at The Hard (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
Available at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange: Elevators, ramps.
Portsmouth, International Port is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Portsmouth, International Port has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café in the terminal (in the station), Fast-food outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth, International Port.
Available at Portsmouth, International Port: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth, International Port: Elevators, ramps.
Bath, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café and fast food options (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bath, Bus Station.
Available at Bath, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bath, Bus Station: Ramps, assistance.
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