How to travel from Cheltenham to Bath

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Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Bath

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $23.

Distance: 37 miles (61 km)

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Bus

$19

Average price

Cheapest

$27

Average price

1h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 17m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 6m

Average total duration

1h 36m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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National Express

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

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from Cheltenham to Bath

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Great Western RailP23196 · P22587
07:36AM1h35
Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
09:11AMBath Spa (BTH)
$231One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Great Western RailP23196 · P22587
07:36AM1h35
Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
09:11AMBath Spa (BTH)
$231One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC74848+Great Western RailP22721
07:29AM1h08
Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
08:37AMBath Spa (BTH)
$321One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Great Western RailP23195 · P22585
06:14AM1h27
Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
07:41AMBath Spa (BTH)
$321One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP23195 · P22719
06:14AM1h20
Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
07:34AMBath Spa (BTH)
$321One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC74845+Great Western RailP31367 · P29610
06:41AM1h30
Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
08:11AMBath Spa (BTH)
$321One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Bath.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cheltenham and Bath including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cheltenham to Bath is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).

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

A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cheltenham to Bath costing on average $23 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Cheltenham to Bath is by train with an average journey time of 1h 9m.

Other travel options to Bath take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 26m.

The distance from Cheltenham to Bath is approximately 37 miles (61 km).
The average frequency per day from Cheltenham to Bath is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Bath:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cheltenham to Bath, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bath by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Bath by train.
Omio customers who travel from Cheltenham 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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