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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$54 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Bath to London
How to get from Bath to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bath to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:45 PM2h35Bath, Bus Station12:20 AMLondon, Earl's Court$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:45 PM2h35Bath, Bus Station12:20 AMLondon, Earl's Court$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W345044:43 PM1h18Bath Spa (BTH)6:01 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$661One-way0 transfers
Other options
W35024+
L794665:35 PM2h43Bath Spa (BTH)8:18 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$341One-way1 transfer
W35353+
L794887:52 PM3h02Bath Spa (BTH)10:54 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$341One-way1 transfer
W35050+
L794958:35 PM3h23Bath Spa (BTH)11:58 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:45 PM2h50Bath, Bus Station12:35 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:30 AM3h15Bath, Bus Station8:45 AMLondon, Earl's Court$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:30 AM3h35Bath, Bus Station9:05 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$121One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 15 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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