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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 $8. 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 $8, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Bath to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bath to Bristol is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Bristol:
A train is $8 (€6) 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 30m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 4 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).
- Buses mostly depart from Bath, Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, University Queens Road.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express, Bath Bus Company to go to Bristol by bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
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