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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$72 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bath:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bath costing on average $72 (€61).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (1h 39m by train vs 2h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $72 (€61) compared to roughly $45 (€38) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Bath
How to get from Birmingham to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Bath is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM5h15Birmingham10:25 AMBath, Bus Station$211One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM5h15Birmingham10:25 AMBath, Bus Station$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C4781011:12 AM1h46Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:58 PMBath Spa (BTH)$391One-way1 transfer
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G151671:12 PM1h47Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:59 PMBath Spa (BTH)$391One-way1 transfer
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C4780910:12 AM1h46Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:58 AMBath Spa (BTH)$491One-way1 transfer
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G1523012:12 PM1h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:00 PMBath Spa (BTH)$571One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM5h30Birmingham1:55 PMBath, Bus Station$211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 AM5h45Birmingham3:55 PMBath, Bus Station$211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM5h55Birmingham8:25 PMBath, Bus Station$211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bath:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bath costing on average $72 (€61).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Bath as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bath by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Chiltern Railways to go to Bath by train.
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