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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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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$64 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Chester to Bath
How to get from Chester to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Bath is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L64758+
P227256:18 AM4h15Chester station (CTR)10:33 AMBath Spa (BTH)$651One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
L64758+
P227256:18 AM4h15Chester station (CTR)10:33 AMBath Spa (BTH)$651One-way1 transfer
Fastest
L02274 · W02004+
C75133+
P330336:24 AM3h37Chester station (CTR)10:01 AMBath Spa (BTH)$941One-way3 transfers
Other options
L64758+
P22983 · P330626:18 AM4h02Chester station (CTR)10:20 AMBath Spa (BTH)$651One-way2 transfers
L02274+
L64716+
P227256:24 AM4h09Chester station (CTR)10:33 AMBath Spa (BTH)$651One-way2 transfers
L64570+
W05331+
C75459+
P330356:56 AM4h05Chester station (CTR)11:01 AMBath Spa (BTH)$1331One-way3 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 48m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Bath by train.
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