How to travel from Manchester to Bath

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Compare bus, train, 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 $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $45.

Distance: 145 miles (234 km)

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$79

Average price

$35

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4h 5m

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3h 35m

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5h 17m

Average total duration

4h 47m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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from Manchester to Bath

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX540 · NX403
    9:00 AM10h05
    Manchester, Coach Station
    7:05 PMBath, Bus Station
    $281One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX540 · NX403
    4:55 PM8h25
    Manchester, Coach Station
    1:20 AMBath, Bus Station
    $221One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LoganairLM0361
    8:35 AM0h50
    Manchester Airport
    9:25 AMSouthampton Airport
    $2061One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryC72478 · C75082+Great Western RailwayP33040
    9:25 AM3h33
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    12:58 PMBath Spa (BTH)
    $741One-way
    2 transfers
  • Transport for WalesL64720+Great Western RailwayP22729
    8:30 AM4h04
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    12:34 PMBath Spa (BTH)
    $761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transport for WalesL64722+Great Western RailwayP22731
    9:30 AM4h04
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    1:34 PMBath Spa (BTH)
    $761One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX540 · NX403
    7:15 AM9h30
    Manchester, Coach Station
    4:45 PMBath, Bus Station
    $281One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX540 · NX403
    5:15 AM9h30
    Manchester, Coach Station
    2:45 PMBath, Bus Station
    $241One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX541 · NX403
    1:20 PM9h35
    Manchester, Coach Station
    10:55 PMBath, Bus Station
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • LoganairLM0367
    4:55 PM0h50
    Manchester Airport
    5:45 PMSouthampton Airport
    $2061One-way
    0 transfers
  • LoganairLM0369
    7:55 PM0h50
    Manchester Airport
    8:45 PMSouthampton Airport
    $2061One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Bath.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Bath including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Bath is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A bus is $27 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bath costing on average $45 (€36).

A bus is $75 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bath costing on average $93 (€74).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Bath is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Bath take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 26m.

Bus takes on average 7h 24m.

The distance from Manchester to Bath is approximately 145 miles (234 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Bath is:
  • Around 15 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Bath:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Bath, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast to go to Bath by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bath by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Bath:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester 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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