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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Bath
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €12. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €51.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €95 Average price |
5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Leicester to Bath is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Bath:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Bath costing on average $64 (€51).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Bath as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country to go to Bath by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bath by bus.
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