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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 train, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. 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 $65, while a bus costs an average of $68.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Portsmouth to Bath
Compare the available ways to get from Portsmouth to Bath, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Bath:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portsmouth to Bath costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
Tickets start at around $65 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$34. The journey takes 2h 14m versus 2h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 · NX403
11:05 AM 6h20 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange 5:25 PM Bath, Bus Station $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX030 · NX403
11:05 AM 6h20 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange 5:25 PM Bath, Bus Station $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G15009
10:27 AM 2h09 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 12:36 PM Bath Spa (BTH) $82 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G15014
1:27 PM 2h09 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 3:36 PM Bath Spa (BTH) $82 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15007
9:27 AM 2h09 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 11:36 AM Bath Spa (BTH) $82 1 One-way 0 transfers - W34999
12:27 PM 2h09 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 2:36 PM Bath Spa (BTH) $82 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX030 · NX403
10:49 AM 6h36 Portsmouth, University 5:25 PM Bath, Bus Station $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX030 · NX403
3:05 PM 7h55 Portsmouth, International Port 11:00 PM Bath, Bus Station $36 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX030 · NX403
8:00 AM 6h20 Portsmouth, International Port 2:20 PM Bath, Bus Station $39 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Bath:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portsmouth to Bath costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 Fishbourne.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bath by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to Bath by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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