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4.6Travel Information to Bath from London
 Distance | 96 miles (155 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $9 - $28 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $9 (€9) • 2 h 50 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $28 (€26) • 1 h 14 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Great Western Rail |
Travel 96 miles (155 km) by train or bus to Bath from London. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Bath.
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The best way to travel from London to Bath is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to travel from London to Bath
It used to be one of the more romantic stage coach routes of Regency England, but these days travel from London to Bath is a little more comfortable and rapid. Travelers planning a trip to the historic spa town can choose from direct train or bus connections from the capital, with services operating seven days a week. Train journeys from London Paddington on the main line west to Bath are the fastest option, with the quickest journeys taking a round an hour and 20 minutes. Direct trains are available from early morning to late evening with a choice of departure stations in London. Direct bus connections depart from central London four times a day, with total journey times to Bath of just under 3 hours.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Bath?
Buses offer the cheapest means of travel from London to Bath. National Express buses depart from London Victoria Coach Station four times a day, taking a little under 3 hours to reach Bath. Buses arrive at the city bus station, close to Bath Spa rail station, south of the historic center. Great Western Railway trains from London Paddington to Bath depart frequently seven days a week and advance booking often secures very economical fares. South Western Railway services from London Waterloo depart twice daily on weekdays, and the lowest fares for this route must also be booked well in advance. All trains arrive at Bath Spa station.
What is the fastest way to travel from London to Bath?
Great Western Railway's quickest direct train from London Paddington to Bath takes 1 hour and 19 minutes to complete the 115 mile journey to the Somerset city, the fastest travel option for this trip. Other trains from Paddington take up to ten minutes longer, while South Western Railway services from London Waterloo take 2 hours and 25 minutes. Trains from Paddington depart roughly every half hour from early morning to late evening, while services from Waterloo leave twice a day on weekdays, in mid-morning and early afternoon. National Express bus services from London Victoria Coach Station take 2 hours and 55 minutes to reach Bath. Buses to Bath depart from London four times daily, seven days a week, with two morning and two afternoon services.
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Travel from London to Bath by train
Two rail operators provide direct train services from London to Bath. Great Western Railway, the main rail franchise in the west of England offers direct Intercity Express trains from London Paddington to Bath Spa station roughly every 30 minutes from very early in the morning until late in the evening. Sunday trains to Bath on this route are a little less frequent, with departures beginning a little later in the morning. Journey times from Paddington to Bath range from 1 hour and 19 minutes to around ten minutes longer. South Western Railway provides two daily direct trains from London Waterloo to bath on weekdays, with departures in mid-morning and just after midday. Trains from Waterloo take around 2 hours and 25 minutes to reach Bath. All trains from London arrive at Bath Spa station, about 20 minutes on foot south of the historic center, or a 10 minute ride on buses from stops close to the station entrance.
Travel from London to Bath by bus
The UK's main national bus operator, National Express, provides four daily direct buses from London Victoria Coach Station to Bath seven days a week. Buses depart at three hour intervals, with two morning departures and two afternoon services. Journey times for bus travel from London to Bath sit around 3 hours. All National Express buses arrive at the Bath bus terminus. located south of the city center, close to Bath Spa station. City bus routes from nearby stops make the trip downtown in around ten minutes.
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There are 2 options to travel between London and Bath including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Bath from London is by taking a bus, which costs on average $9 (€9).
This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Bath:
Taking a bus costs $19 (€17) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $28 (€26).
The fastest way from London to Bath is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 14 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bath that take longer:
Bus takes 2 h 50 min on average.
The London to Bath distance is around 96 miles (155 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Bath is:
- Around 13 buses per day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from London to Bath as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Bath:
- Most travelers catch their bus from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Most travelers take a train from London Paddington to Bath Spa.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Bath:
- You can go to Bath from London by bus with National Express or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $9 (€9) with National Express from London to Bath on Omio.
- You can take a train from London to Bath with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or first_great_western. Cheap tickets can be found for $28 (€26) with South Western Railway from London to Bath.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Bath with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with National Express 10 direct buses per day.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail or first_great_western.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bath as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between London and Bath.
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