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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 7m. 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 $57, while a bus costs an average of $68.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Southampton to Bath
Compare the available ways to get from Southampton to Bath, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Bath:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Bath costing on average $68 (€57).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (1h 37m by train vs 1h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $57 (€47) compared to roughly $23 (€20) 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 Southampton to Bath
How to get from Southampton to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Bath is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM4h50Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)3:55 PMBath, Bus Station$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM4h50Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)3:55 PMBath, Bus Station$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W349991:11 PM1h25Southampton Central (SOU)2:36 PMBath Spa (BTH)$551One-way0 transfers
Other options
L84238 · L80061+G1522010:37 AM1h52Southampton Central (SOU)12:29 PMBath Spa (BTH)$501One-way2 transfers- G150142:11 PM1h25Southampton Central (SOU)3:36 PMBath Spa (BTH)$551One-way0 transfers
- G1500710:11 AM1h25Southampton Central (SOU)11:36 AMBath Spa (BTH)$551One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM5h25Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)10:30 PMBath, Bus Station$391One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 PM5h20Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)8:25 PMBath, Bus Station$411One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM6h05Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)10:25 AMBath, Bus Station$571One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Bath:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Bath costing on average $68 (€57).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Bath as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Bath by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bath by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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