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Compare train and bus for Portsmouth to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Portsmouth to Bath:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Bath costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
Travel optionsfrom Portsmouth to Bath
How to get from Portsmouth to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Bath is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX030 · NX40312:35 PM6h15Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange6:50 PMBath, Bus Station$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX030 · NX40312:35 PM6h15Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange6:50 PMBath, Bus Station$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G150079:27 AM2h09Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)11:36 AMBath Spa (BTH)$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G150058:27 AM2h11Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)10:38 AMBath Spa (BTH)$411One-way0 transfers
- G1500910:27 AM2h09Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)12:36 PMBath Spa (BTH)$481One-way0 transfers
- G150141:27 PM2h09Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)3:36 PMBath Spa (BTH)$481One-way0 transfers
- NX030 · NX40312:19 PM6h31Portsmouth, University6:50 PMBath, Bus Station$291One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX4037:30 AM6h15Portsmouth, International Port1:45 PMBath, Bus Station$351One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX4033:35 PM6h30Portsmouth, International Port10:05 PMBath, Bus Station$371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Bath:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Bath costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Bath as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bath by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bath by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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