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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Bath
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €76 Average price |
2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
NX101 · BLX39Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
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P33038Other options
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NX100 · BLX39
NX101 · BLX39
NX104 · BLX39Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Bath
Travel to Bath 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 Birmingham to Bath.

You can get from Birmingham to Bath 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Bath is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $10 (€9) compared to other travel options to Bath:
A bus is $23 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bath costing on average $33 (€30).
The fastest way from Birmingham to Bath is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 41 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bath that take longer:
Bus takes 2 h on average.
Bath is approximately 78 miles (126 km) away from Birmingham.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Bath is:
- 11 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Bath from Birmingham 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 when traveling from Birmingham to Bath:
- Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Birmingham to Bath depart from Birmingham, Coach Station to Bath, Bus Station.
The following travel companies offer services from Birmingham to Bath:
- National Express, Megabus or FlixBus can take you to Bath by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Birmingham to Bath for $6 (€5).
- CrossCountry, Great Western Rail or Cross Country can get you to Bath by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with CrossCountry from Birmingham to Bath for $33 (€30) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Bath with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct bus per day with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bath as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Birmingham and Bath.
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