How to travel from Chester to Bath

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Compare bus and train for Chester to Bath

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $56.

Distance: 127 miles (205 km)

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Driving

$64

Average price

Cheapest

$58

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 35m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Chester to Bath is a bus with an average price of $36 (€28).

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

A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Bath costing on average $64 (€51).

The fastest way to travel from Chester to Bath is by train with an average journey time of 3h 16m.

Other travel options to Bath take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 48m.

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

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from Chester to Bath

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Transport for WalesL64758+Great Western RailwayP22725
    6:18 AM4h15
    Chester station (CTR)
    10:33 AMBath Spa (BTH)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Transport for WalesL64758+Great Western RailwayP22725
    6:18 AM4h15
    Chester station (CTR)
    10:33 AMBath Spa (BTH)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastL02274 · W02004+CrossCountryC75133+Great Western RailwayP33033
    6:24 AM3h37
    Chester station (CTR)
    10:01 AMBath Spa (BTH)
    $941One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Transport for WalesL64758+Great Western RailwayP22983 · P33062
    6:18 AM4h02
    Chester station (CTR)
    10:20 AMBath Spa (BTH)
    $651One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastL02274+Transport for WalesL64716+Great Western RailwayP22725
    6:24 AM4h09
    Chester station (CTR)
    10:33 AMBath Spa (BTH)
    $651One-way
    2 transfers
  • Transport for WalesL64570+West Midlands TrainsW05331+CrossCountryC75459+Great Western RailwayP33035
    6:56 AM4h05
    Chester station (CTR)
    11:01 AMBath Spa (BTH)
    $1331One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Chester 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 Chester to Bath.

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There are 2 options to travel between Chester and Bath including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Chester to Bath is a bus with an average price of $36 (€28).

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

A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Bath costing on average $64 (€51).

The fastest way to travel from Chester to Bath is by train with an average journey time of 3h 16m.

Other travel options to Bath take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 48m.

The distance from Chester to Bath is approximately 127 miles (205 km).
The average frequency per day from Chester to Bath is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester 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 Chester to Bath:
  • Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
  • Buses mostly depart from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chester to Bath, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Bath by train.
Omio customers who travel from Chester 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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