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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 an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a flight costs an average of $215.
Distance: 145 miles (234 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$106 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $215 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bath costing on average $106.
A bus is $170 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bath costing on average $215.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (3h 24m by train vs 3h 35m by car). Tickets start at around $106 compared to roughly $63 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM8h35Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East10:30 PMBath, Bus Station$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM8h35Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East10:30 PMBath, Bus Station$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G150668:03 AM3h26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:29 AMBath Spa (BTH)$1871One-way1 transfer
Other options
G38870+G150108:30 AM4h04Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:34 PMBath Spa (BTH)$751One-way1 transfer- G01144+G150109:03 AM3h31Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:34 PMBath Spa (BTH)$1871One-way1 transfer
- G01005 · G01140+C478098:25 AM3h33Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:58 AMBath Spa (BTH)$1871One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM8h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange8:25 PMBath, Bus Station$231One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM9h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:55 PMBath, Bus Station$231One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM8h50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange10:30 PMBath, Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bath:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bath costing on average $106.
A bus is $170 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bath costing on average $215.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 Loganair to go to Bath by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast to go to Bath by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bath by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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