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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
$58
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
3 h 26 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Bath will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Bath without transferring at least once.
G01005 · G01140+
C47809
G01009 · W29862+
C47810
W29866+
G15230
G00997 · G01131+
W34472
G01144+
G15010
G01138+
G15066
G01144+
G15010
G01005 · G01140+
C47809
G01009 · W29862+
C47810
W29866+
G15230Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester 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 flight which can get you there in 55m. 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 flight costs an average of $92.
Distance: 145 miles (234 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Manchester to Bath:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bath costing on average $73 (€59).
A bus is $127 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bath costing on average $157 (€127).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 37m.
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
Tickets start at around $73 (€59) compared to roughly $64 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.31 (€-7.53). The journey takes 3h 37m versus 3h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Bath trains for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G00997 · G01131+ W34472 | On time 5:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h00 | 9:11 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
G00997 · G01131+ W34472 | On time 5:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h00 | 9:11 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
W33950+ G01133+ G15441 | 6:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h59 | 10:01 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
G38866+ GW583600 · G15164 | 6:27 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h58 | 11:25 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
W29851+ G14900 | 7:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h38 | 10:41 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G01003 · G01135+ C47808 | 7:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h36 | 11:01 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
G01138+ G15066 | 8:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h26 | 11:29 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G01005 · G01140+ C47809 | 8:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h33 | 11:58 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
G38870+ GW583200 · G15165 | 8:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h50 | 1:20 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
G01144+ G15010 | 9:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h31 | 12:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G01009 · W29862+ C47810 | 9:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h33 | 12:58 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
W29866+ G15230 | 10:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h57 | 2:00 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Manchester to Bath run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:55, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 145 miles (234 km) distance in 3h 31m.
Distance 145 miles (234 km) |
Average train duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 31m |
First train 1:55 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 56 days |
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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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