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Compare bus and train for Leeds to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $139.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$139 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Bath:
A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Bath costing on average $139.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 49m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (3h 49m by train vs 3h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $139 compared to roughly $75 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Bath
How to get from Leeds to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Bath is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX591 · NX4034:30 PM8h55Leeds, Coach Station1:25 AMBath, Bus Station$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX591 · NX4034:30 PM8h55Leeds, Coach Station1:25 AMBath, Bus Station$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G01140+
C478098:15 AM3h43Leeds station (LDS)11:58 AMBath Spa (BTH)$781One-way1 transfer
Other options
W29862+
C478109:15 AM3h43Leeds station (LDS)12:58 PMBath Spa (BTH)$781One-way1 transfer
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G1516711:15 AM3h44Leeds station (LDS)2:59 PMBath Spa (BTH)$781One-way1 transfer
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G1523010:15 AM3h45Leeds station (LDS)2:00 PMBath Spa (BTH)$781One-way1 transfer
NX467 · NX40310:55 PM12h25Leeds, Coach Station11:20 AMBath, Bus Station$231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM8h50Leeds, Coach Station12:35 AMBath, Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 AM9h10Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)1:55 PMBath, Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Bath:
A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Bath costing on average $139.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 49m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Bath as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leeds Bradford International Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bath by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains to go to Bath by train.
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