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 €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €27.

Distance: 96 miles (155 km)

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Bus

€45

Average price

€9

Average price

Cheapest

2h 28m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 58m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 48m

Average total duration

3h 18m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Rail

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.

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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
11:45AM3h00
Bath, Bus Station
02:45PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
$191One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:45PM2h35
Bath, Bus Station
12:20AMLondon, Earl's Court
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailP22588
10:13AM1h21
Bath Spa (BTH)
11:34AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$1171One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailP29624
10:43AM1h26
Bath Spa (BTH)
12:09PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$1171One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP22727+South Western RailwayP61205
11:35AM2h42
Bath Spa (BTH)
02:17PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$901One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP33032+South Western RailwayP61187
10:03AM2h46
Bath Spa (BTH)
12:49PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$1061One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:45AM3h30
Bath, Bus Station
03:15PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:30PM3h00
Bath, Bus Station
06:30PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:30PM3h30
Bath, Bus Station
07:00PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$141One-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

You can get from Bath to London 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to London from Bath is by taking a bus, which costs on average $9 (€8).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Bath to London:

A bus is $19 (€18) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Bath to London costing on average $29 (€26).

The fastest way to get to London from Bath is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 21 min.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes 2 h 35 min on average.

London is approximately 96 miles (155 km) away from Bath.

The average frequency per day from Bath to London is:

  • 14 buses a day.
  • 8 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to London from Bath as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bath to London:

  • Buses from Bath to London most often leave from Bath, Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Trains from Bath to London most often leave from Bath Spa and arrive in London Paddington.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bath to London:

  • You can travel by bus from Bath to London with National Express or FlixBus, and you can find National Express Bath to London tickets for $9 (€8) on Omio.
  • You can travel by train between Bath and London with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or first_great_western, and you can find South Western Railway Bath to London tickets for $29 (€26) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bath to London with the following travel companies:

  • 9 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • Direct train available with Great Western Rail or first_great_western 7 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to London from Bath.

Omio customers who travel from Bath to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or 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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