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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 37m. 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 bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 145 miles (234 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$73 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Manchester to Bath:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bath costing on average $73 (€59).
A bus is $127 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bath costing on average $158 (€127).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 37m.
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Bath
How to get from Manchester to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Bath is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX540 · NX4035:10 PM8h10Manchester, Coach Station1:20 AMBath, Bus Station$331One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX540 · NX4035:10 PM8h10Manchester, Coach Station1:20 AMBath, Bus Station$331One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LM03697:55 PM0h50Manchester Airport8:45 PMSouthampton Airport$1901One-way0 transfers
Other options
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GW195600+W29875+W3501210:30 AM5h03Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:33 PMBath Spa (BTH)$761One-way3 transfers- G38895+GW195800 · C48139 · C329679:30 AM5h41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:11 PMBath Spa (BTH)$761One-way3 transfers
- G01011 · G01145+C025109:27 AM3h44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:11 PMBath Spa (BTH)$1781One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM9h25Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:35 AMBath, Bus Station$371One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM8h20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange10:30 PMBath, Bus Station$401One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM8h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:55 PMBath, Bus Station$411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bath:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bath costing on average $73 (€59).
A bus is $127 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bath costing on average $158 (€127).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 37m.
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Bath as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bath by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast to go to Bath by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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