Bournemouth to Bath bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bournemouth to Bath

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 13 Nov
Cheapest price on 13 Nov
฿ 1,084
Average ticket price on 13 Nov
฿ 2,276
Fastest journey on 13 Nov
5 h
Average journey duration on 13 Nov
5 h 22 m
Buses on 13 Nov
13
Distance
80 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bournemouth to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bournemouth to Bath will cost around ฿ 2,276 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only ฿ 1,084.

Fast coaches

To travel from Bournemouth to Bath you need to make at least one change.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Bath

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Buses from Bournemouth to Bath run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at ฿ 569 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 02:13, the last at 22:03. The fastest coach covers the 80 km distance in 4h 5m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
80 km
Average bus duration
4h 23m
Cheapest ticket price
฿ 569
Buses per day
7
Fastest bus
4h 5m
First bus
2:13 AM
Last bus
10:03 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
14 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Frequently asked questions about your Bournemouth to Bath trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bournemouth to Bath.

Cheap coach tickets from Bournemouth to Bath can start from as little as ฿ 569 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bournemouth to Bath is ฿ 2,742; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from Bournemouth to Bath leaves at 2:13 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Bournemouth to Bath leaves at 10:03 pm.
There are 7 coaches a day from Bournemouth to Bath which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

Live departures

Bournemouth to Bath bus times

The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Bath coaches for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National Express11:40 AM Bournemouth
5h05
4:45 PM Bath0 changesdirect
National Express3:20 PM Bournemouth
5h45
9:05 PM Bath0 changesdirect
National Express5:30 PM Bournemouth
5h25
10:55 PM Bath0 changesdirect
National Express7:30 PM Bournemouth
4h50
12:20 AM Bath0 changesdirect
National Express8:30 PM Bournemouth
4h50
1:20 AM Bath0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Bournemouth to Bath coaches with Omio?

National Express operates all coaches services from Bournemouth to Bath.
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Bus providers: National Express from Bournemouth to BathYou can travel by bus between Bournemouth to Bath with National Express for as low as ฿ 569. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
4h 5m
Cheapest National Express Price
฿ 569
National Express frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Bournemouth and Bath

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a coach from Bournemouth to Bath, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Bath. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Bournemouth and Bath and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Bournemouth to Bath:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Bournemouth to Bath for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Bournemouth to Bath depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Bournemouth to Bath.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Bournemouth to Bath:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Bournemouth to Bath:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Bournemouth to Bath.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Bournemouth to Bath with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Bournemouth to Bath with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Bournemouth to Bath with the following coach company: National Express.

FAQs: Bournemouth to Bath coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Bath by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bournemouth and Bath including taking a train and coach.
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popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Bath

Most Bournemouth to Bath buses use the Bournemouth, Coach Station to Bath, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and Bath bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Bournemouth
Arrival bus stations in Bath
Bournemouth, Coach Station
City-centre transport

Getting to Bournemouth, Coach Station from Bournemouth city centre

Bus13, 5, 6, 50, m1, 12, 13A, N5, N1, 11, 21 · 6m · ฿ 75 · every ~74 min
m1, 5, 6, 50, 13, 12, 13A, 21, 11, N5, N1 · 7m · ฿ 75 · every ~74 min

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