How to travel from Brighton to Bath

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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Bath

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $14.

Distance: 103 miles (167 km)

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Bus

$65

Average price

$29

Average price

Cheapest

3h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 0m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 59m

Average total duration

4h 29m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Southern

Most popular train company

National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Brighton to Bath

How to get from Brighton to Bath by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Brighton to Bath is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

SouthernP25526+Great Western RailP22728
09:13AM3h23
Brighton station (BTN)
12:36PMBath Spa (BTH)
$611One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX025 · NX403
10:50PM11h10
Brighton, Preston Circus
10:00AMBath, Bus Station
$291One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

ThameslinkG84468+Tfl RailG24831+Great Western RailP22655
09:14AM3h04
Brighton station (BTN)
12:18PMBath Spa (BTH)
$601One-way
2 transfers

Other options

SouthernP25520+Great Western RailP22726
08:13AM3h23
Brighton station (BTN)
11:36AMBath Spa (BTH)
$611One-way
1 transfer
Gatwick ExpressP25879+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington+Great Western RailP22654
08:36AM3h08
Brighton station (BTN)
11:44AMBath Spa (BTH)
$691One-way
2 transfers
Gatwick ExpressP25874+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington+Great Western RailP29860
08:06AM3h12
Brighton station (BTN)
11:18AMBath Spa (BTH)
$871One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX025 · NX403
10:12AM5h18
Brighton, Preston Circus
03:30PMBath, Bus Station
$531One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX403
10:05AM5h25
Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
03:30PMBath, Bus Station
$531One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX403
10:45PM11h15
Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
10:00AMBath, Bus Station
$291One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brighton 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 Brighton to Bath.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Brighton and Bath including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Brighton to Bath is a train with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Bath:

A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brighton to Bath costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Brighton to Bath is by train with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Bath take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

The distance from Brighton to Bath is approximately 103 miles (167 km).
The average frequency per day from Brighton to Bath is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Bath as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brighton to Bath:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
  • Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brighton to Bath, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Southern, Great Western Rail, Thameslink, Southern to go to Bath by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bath by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Brighton to Bath often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Oxford, Longford, Cardiff. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bath and these popular destinations at a great price.

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