How to travel from Bath to London

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Compare train and bus for Bath to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 96 miles (155 km)

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Driving

$54

Average price

$12

Average price

Cheapest

$85

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 30m

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30m

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3h 8m

Average total duration

2h 38m

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2h 36m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bath to London is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Bath to London:

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to London costing on average $54 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from Bath to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 38m.

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

Travel options
from Bath to London

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bath to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 PM2h35
    Bath, Bus Station
    12:20 AMLondon, Earl's Court
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 PM2h35
    Bath, Bus Station
    12:20 AMLondon, Earl's Court
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayW34504
    4:43 PM1h18
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    6:01 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $661One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayW35024+South Western RailwayL79466
    5:35 PM2h43
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    8:18 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayW35353+South Western RailwayL79488
    7:52 PM3h02
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    10:54 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayW35050+South Western RailwayL79495
    8:35 PM3h23
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    11:58 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 PM2h50
    Bath, Bus Station
    12:35 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:30 AM3h15
    Bath, Bus Station
    8:45 AMLondon, Earl's Court
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:30 AM3h35
    Bath, Bus Station
    9:05 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Bath to London

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bath to London, 51,55% 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 London 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 London

Travel to London 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 London.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bath and London including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bath to London is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Bath to London:

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to London costing on average $54 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from Bath to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 38m.

The distance from Bath to London is approximately 96 miles (155 km).
The average frequency per day from Bath to London is:
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bath and London 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 London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bath Spa (BTH) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bath, Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bath to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bath to London with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Omio customers who travel from Bath to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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