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Compare bus and train for Bath to Bodmin
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bath to Bodmin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bath to Bodmin
Compare the available ways to get from Bath to Bodmin, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Bodmin:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Bodmin costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Bodmin take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$1. The journey takes 6h 22m versus 2h 53m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Bodmin:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Bodmin costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Bodmin take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bath and Bodmin as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bath, Bus Station and arrive in Bodmin, Dennison Road / Pool Street (Car Pak).
- Trains mostly depart from Bath Spa (BTH) and arrive in Bodmin Parkway (BOD).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Bodmin by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bodmin by bus.
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