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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 $10. 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 $10, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Bath:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Bath costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Bath
How to get from Bristol to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Bath is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C006697:45 AM0h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:56 AMBath Spa (BTH)$161One-way0 transfers
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C006697:45 AM0h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:56 AMBath Spa (BTH)$161One-way0 transfers
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C006697:45 AM0h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:56 AMBath Spa (BTH)$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
C012319:00 AM0h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:11 AMBath Spa (BTH)$161One-way0 transfers
C025101:00 PM0h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:11 PMBath Spa (BTH)$161One-way0 transfers
C0069811:00 AM0h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:11 AMBath Spa (BTH)$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Bath:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Bath costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, University Queens Road and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, First Bristol, Bath & the West to go to Bath by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bath by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with First Bristol, Bath & the West.
- 10 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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