How to travel from Leicester to Bath

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Compare bus and train for Leicester to Bath

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. 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 bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $35.

Distance: 101 miles (163 km)

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Driving

$123

Average price

$24

Average price

Cheapest

$42

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 38m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 44m

Average total duration

5h 14m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 49m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

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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.

The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Bath is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

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

A bus is $99 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Bath costing on average $123 (€98).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Bath is by train with an average journey time of 2h 38m.

Other travel options to Bath take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 14m.

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

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from Leicester to Bath

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    1:05 PM7h20
    Leicester
    8:25 PMBath
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    1:05 PM7h20
    Leicester
    8:25 PMBath
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    1:40 PM6h45
    Leicester
    8:25 PMBath
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    7:10 AM7h40
    Leicester
    2:50 PMBath
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    3:40 PM8h00
    Leicester
    11:40 PMBath
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    3:20 AM7h05
    Leicester
    10:25 AMBath
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester 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 Leicester to Bath.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Bath including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Bath is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

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

A bus is $99 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Bath costing on average $123 (€98).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Bath is by train with an average journey time of 2h 38m.

Other travel options to Bath take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 14m.

The distance from Leicester to Bath is approximately 101 miles (163 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Bath is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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