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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 an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $46, while a bus costs an average of $73.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Oxford to Bath:
A train is $28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Bath costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
You'll arrive about 39m sooner (1h 3m by train vs 1h 42m by car). Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $24 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 Oxford to Bath
How to get from Oxford to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Bath is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G150733:04 PM0h56Oxford station (OXF)4:00 PMBath Spa (BTH)$161One-way0 transfers
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G150733:04 PM0h56Oxford station (OXF)4:00 PMBath Spa (BTH)$161One-way0 transfers
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G1506511:03 AM0h53Oxford station (OXF)11:56 AMBath Spa (BTH)$281One-way0 transfers
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G150817:04 PM0h57Oxford station (OXF)8:01 PMBath Spa (BTH)$161One-way0 transfers
G150775:00 PM1h01Oxford station (OXF)6:01 PMBath Spa (BTH)$191One-way0 transfers
G150691:03 PM0h55Oxford station (OXF)1:58 PMBath Spa (BTH)$251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM4h25Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station10:25 AMBath, Bus Station$251One-way1 transfer
TALGW · NX4039:35 PM3h50Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1:25 AMBath, Bus Station$951One-way1 transfer
TALHR · NX40310:20 AM4h00Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride2:20 PMBath, Bus Station$951One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Bath:
A train is $28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Bath costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Bath as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bath by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Bath by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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