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How to travel from Oxford to Bath

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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Bath

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 train costs an average of €29, and a bus costs an average of €43.

Distance: 54 miles (87 km)

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€31

Average price

Cheapest

€53

Average price

1h 42m

Average total duration

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1h 12m

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30m

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2h 40m

Average total duration

2h 10m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Rail

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Oxford to Bath

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Great Western RailP33655 · P29860
10:11AM1h07
Oxford station (OXF)
11:18AMBath Spa (BTH)
$361One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Great Western RailP33655 · P29860
10:11AM1h07
Oxford station (OXF)
11:18AMBath Spa (BTH)
$361One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western RailP33655 · P29860
10:11AM1h07
Oxford station (OXF)
11:18AMBath Spa (BTH)
$361One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Great Western RailP22846 · P22623 · P22654
10:29AM1h15
Oxford station (OXF)
11:44AMBath Spa (BTH)
$361One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailP33654 · P22652
09:04AM1h16
Oxford station (OXF)
10:20AMBath Spa (BTH)
$401One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC72472+Great Western RailP22654
10:19AM1h25
Oxford station (OXF)
11:44AMBath Spa (BTH)
$591One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressTALHR · NX403
08:20AM3h55
Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
12:15PMBath, Bus Station
$671One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressTALHR · NX403
07:50AM4h25
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
12:15PMBath, Bus Station
$671One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressTALHR · NX403
10:50AM4h40
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
03:30PMBath, Bus Station
$671One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Oxford to Bath

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Oxford to Bath, 55,74% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Oxford to Bath and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Oxford to Bath. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford 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 Oxford to Bath.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options to Bath from Oxford. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Bath is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $16 (€14) compared to other travel options to Bath:

A train is $16 (€15) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Bath costing on average $32 (€29).

The quickest way to travel to Bath from Oxford is by train, which takes on average 54 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Bath by bus takes 2 h 25 min on average.

Bath is approximately 53 miles (86 km) away from Oxford.

The average frequency per day from Oxford to Bath is:

  • 9 buses a day.
  • 8 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Bath from Oxford 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 Oxford to Bath:

  • Most travelers take a train from Oxford to Bath Spa.

The following travel companies offer services from Oxford to Bath:

  • National Express can get you to Bath by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with National Express from Oxford to Bath for $42 (€38) on Omio.
  • Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western or Cross Country can take you to Bath by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Great Western Rail from Oxford to Bath for $16 (€14).

Yes, there are direct routes from Oxford to Bath with the following travel companies:

  • You can travel directly by bus with.
  • You can book a direct train with.

Direct services to Bath tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Omio customers who travel from Oxford to Bath often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Cardiff or Manchester. 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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