How to travel from Bristol to Bath

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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Bath

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.

Distance: 11 miles (19 km)

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$15

Average price

Cheapest

$18

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

43m

Average total duration

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13m

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30m

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44m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Great Western Railway

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The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Bath is a train with an average price of $15 (€12).
The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Bath is by train with an average journey time of 13m.

Other travel options to Bath take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Bath including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bristol to Bath among Omio's users.

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from Bristol to Bath

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Great Western RailwayC00847
    6:00 PM0h11
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    6:11 PMBath Spa (BTH)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Great Western RailwayC00847
    6:00 PM0h11
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    6:11 PMBath Spa (BTH)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayC00847
    6:00 PM0h11
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    6:11 PMBath Spa (BTH)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayW35044
    7:20 PM0h12
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    7:32 PMBath Spa (BTH)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW35030
    6:15 PM0h14
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    6:29 PMBath Spa (BTH)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC33100
    6:40 PM0h18
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    6:58 PMBath Spa (BTH)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Bristol to Bath

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bristol to Bath, 86,41% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Bristol to Bath and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol 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 Bristol to Bath.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Bath including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Bath is a train with an average price of $15 (€12).
The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Bath is by train with an average journey time of 13m.

Other travel options to Bath take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 0m.

The distance from Bristol to Bath is approximately 11 miles (19 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Bath is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Bath:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Bath, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bath by train.
  • Travel with National Express, First Bristol, Bath & the West to go to Bath by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to Bath with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
  • 6 direct buses per day with First Bristol, Bath & the West.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Bath often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Cardiff, Salisbury. 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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