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Compare bus and train for Bath to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$160 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 York:
A bus is $118 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to York costing on average $160 (€131).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
Travel optionsfrom Bath to York
How to get from Bath to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bath to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM10h45Bath, Bus Station10:30 PMYork, Train Station$561One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM10h45Bath, Bus Station10:30 PMYork, Train Station$561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross11:13 AM4h02Bath Spa (BTH)3:15 PMYork station (YRK)$1741One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C012319:13 AM4h02Bath Spa (BTH)1:15 PMYork station (YRK)$1741One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross10:13 AM4h03Bath Spa (BTH)2:16 PMYork station (YRK)$1741One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross7:58 AM4h17Bath Spa (BTH)12:15 PMYork station (YRK)$1741One-way2 transfers
NX403 · NX5612:15 PM9h35Bath, Bus Station11:50 PMYork, Station Rd$731One-way1 transfer
NX403 · NX4366:15 PM9h40Bath, Bus Station3:55 AMYork, Station Rd$731One-way1 transfer
NX403 · NX56111:15 AM9h35Bath, Bus Station8:50 PMYork, Station Rd$771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bath to York:
A bus is $118 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to York costing on average $160 (€131).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bath and York as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bath Spa (BTH) and arrive in York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Bath, Bus Station and arrive in York, Rail Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, First Bristol, Bath & the West to go to York by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to York by train.
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