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Compare train and bus for Bath to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Bristol:
A train is $0.16 (€0.13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bath to Bristol costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 57m.
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How to get from Bath to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bath to Bristol is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W350296:25 PM0h11Bath Spa (BTH)6:36 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$151One-way0 transfers
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W350296:25 PM0h11Bath Spa (BTH)6:36 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W350296:25 PM0h11Bath Spa (BTH)6:36 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$151One-way0 transfers
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C059933:14 PM0h11Bath Spa (BTH)3:25 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$151One-way0 transfers
W347531:03 AM0h12Bath Spa (BTH)1:15 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$151One-way0 transfers
C330345:50 PM0h12Bath Spa (BTH)6:02 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Bristol:
A train is $0.16 (€0.13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bath to Bristol costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 57m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bath and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bath Spa (BTH) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Travel with National Express, First Bristol, Bath & the West to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bristol by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with First Bristol, Bath & the West.
- 11 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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