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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Bath
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. 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 train costs an average of $76, while a bus costs an average of $85.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Bournemouth to Bath:
A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bournemouth to Bath costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
Tickets start at around $85 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-61.26. The journey takes 4h 24m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bournemouth to Bath
How to get from Bournemouth to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Bath is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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L787759:03 AM2h23Bournemouth station (BMH)11:26 AMBath Spa (BTH)$721One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- W34984+L787759:03 AM2h23Bournemouth station (BMH)11:26 AMBath Spa (BTH)$721One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W34984+L787759:03 AM2h23Bournemouth station (BMH)11:26 AMBath Spa (BTH)$721One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W34984+L787759:01 AM2h25Bournemouth station (BMH)11:26 AMBath Spa (BTH)$721One-way1 transfer
- W34984+L801388:46 AM2h40Bournemouth station (BMH)11:26 AMBath Spa (BTH)$721One-way1 transfer
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G008639:40 AM2h46Bournemouth station (BMH)12:26 PMBath Spa (BTH)$721One-way1 transfer
NX035 · NX4038:30 PM5h25Bournemouth, Coach Station1:55 AMBath, Bus Station$1001One-way1 transfer- NX035 · NX4038:10 AM5h40Bournemouth, Coach Station1:50 PMBath, Bus Station$1001One-way1 transfer
- NX035 · NX4032:30 PM5h55Bournemouth, Coach Station8:25 PMBath, Bus Station$1001One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Bath:
A train is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bournemouth to Bath costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Bath as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bath by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Bath by train.
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