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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 bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$51 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m 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 |
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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 Southampton to Bath:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Bath costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
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$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM4h50Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)3:55 PMBath, Bus Station$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W349991:11 PM1h25Southampton Central (SOU)2:36 PMBath Spa (BTH)$541One-way0 transfers
Other options
L84238 · L80061+
G1522010:37 AM1h52Southampton Central (SOU)12:29 PMBath Spa (BTH)$491One-way2 transfers
G150142:11 PM1h25Southampton Central (SOU)3:36 PMBath Spa (BTH)$541One-way0 transfers
G1500911:10 AM1h26Southampton Central (SOU)12:36 PMBath Spa (BTH)$541One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 AM5h10Southampton Central (SOU)3:55 PMBath, Bus Station$321One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 PM5h20Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)8:25 PMBath, Bus Station$321One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM5h25Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)10:30 PMBath, Bus Station$321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Bath:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Bath costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
- 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 Yarmouth and arrive in Lymington Pier.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bath by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bath by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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