How to travel from Bath to Bristol

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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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$15

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$18

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45m

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1h 27m

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The cheapest way to travel from Bath to Bristol is a train with an average price of $15 (€12).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Bath to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 15m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bath and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bath to Bristol among Omio's users.

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from Bath to Bristol

How to get from Bath to Bristol by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • Great Western RailwayW35029
    6:25 PM0h11
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    6:36 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Great Western RailwayW35029
    6:25 PM0h11
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    6:36 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayW35029
    6:25 PM0h11
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    6:36 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayC05993
    3:14 PM0h11
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    3:25 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW34753
    1:03 AM0h12
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    1:15 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC33034
    5:50 PM0h12
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    6:02 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Bath to Bristol

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bath to Bristol, 70,21% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Bath to Bristol and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Bath to Bristol

Travel to Bristol easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bath to Bristol.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bath and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bath to Bristol is a train with an average price of $15 (€12).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Bath to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 15m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 57m.

The distance from Bath to Bristol is approximately 11 miles (19 km).
The average frequency per day from Bath to Bristol is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bath to Bristol:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bath Spa (BTH) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bath to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bath to Bristol with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with First Bristol, Bath & the West.
  • 11 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Omio customers who travel from Bath to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.

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