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The cheapest and fastest buses from Brighton to Bath
Showing times and prices for Apr 04
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
8 h 13 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
167 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brighton to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Bath will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Fast buses
Of the 2 buses that leave Brighton for Bath on Sat, Apr 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 the direct buses cover the 167 km distance in an average of 8 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest buses will take 11 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:50 PM11h10Brighton10:00 AMBath$231One-way0 transfers- 3:05 PM5h15Brighton8:20 PMBath$331One-way0 transfers
- 3:05 PM5h15Brighton8:20 PMBath$331One-way0 transfers
- 10:50 PM11h10Brighton10:00 AMBath$231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Brighton to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price |
4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Brighton to Bath Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:51AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:12AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h33 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:12AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h33 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:12AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h03 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:12AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 5h33 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:12PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h18 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:02PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 5h03 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:12PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h08 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:12PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:17PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:27PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:37PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h43 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Live departures
Brighton to Bath bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Bath buses for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX025 · NX403 | Delayed 12:02 PM 4:15 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 4h45 | 9:00 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX403 | Delayed 12:02 PM 7:12 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 5h33 | 12:45 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX403 | Delayed 12:02 PM 9:12 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 5h03 | 2:15 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX403 | Delayed 12:02 PM 11:12 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 5h18 | 4:30 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
 FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 6h55 | 7:25 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 6h45 | 7:25 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX403 | On time 2:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 5h08 | 7:20 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 6h25 | 9:30 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 6h15 | 9:30 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX403 | On time 4:17 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 4h48 | 9:05 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX403 | On time 5:27 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 4h58 | 10:25 PM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX403 | On time 6:37 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 5h43 | 12:20 AM Bath, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brighton to Bath
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Buses from Brighton to Bath run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 03:50, the last at 22:57. The fastest bus covers the 103 miles (167 km) distance in 5h 15m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $14 (€11)
Distance 103 miles (167 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€13) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 3:50 AM |
Last bus 10:57 PM |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $14 (€11)
Bus providers: National Express from Brighton to BathYou can travel by bus between Brighton to Bath with National Express for as low as $14 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 15m
Cheapest Price
$15 (€13)
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
FAQs: Bus from Brighton to Bath
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Bath by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Brighton to Bath can start from as little as $15 (€13) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Brighton to Bath is $29 (€24) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Brighton to Bath is 5h 15m to travel the 103 miles (167 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Brighton to Bath leaves at 3:50 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Brighton to Bath leaves at 10:57 PM.
There are 14 buses a day from Brighton to Bath which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Brighton to Bath, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Bath. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Brighton and Bath and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Bath from Brighton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 15m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Brighton to Bath is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brighton and Bath including taking a train and bus.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Brighton to Bath for bus company National Express.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Brighton to Bath:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Bath are:
- The Roman Baths, an ancient bathing complex and one of the best-preserved Roman sites in the world
- Bath Abbey, a stunning Gothic church known for its fan vaulting and historical significance
- The Royal Crescent, a sweeping crescent-shaped row of Georgian townhouses offering iconic architecture
- Pulteney Bridge, a picturesque bridge lined with shops and offering views of the River Avon
- The Jane Austen Centre, a museum dedicated to the famous author’s life and works in Bath.
The best things to do in Bath include:
- Thermae Bath Spa, a modern spa facility with natural thermal waters and rooftop pool views
- Explore the vibrant stalls and local produce at Bath Farmers' Market
- Enjoy a scenic walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal
- Visit the Fashion Museum to explore historical and contemporary dress
- Take a boat trip on the River Avon for a unique perspective of the city.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Brighton to Bath depends on the bus companies:
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Brighton to Bath.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Brighton to Bath:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Brighton to Bath:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Brighton to Bath.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Brighton to Bath with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Brighton to Bath with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Brighton to Bath with the following bus company: National Express.
Since neither Brighton nor Bath are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Brighton to Bath among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Bath, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the Roman Baths and city center. Avoid unlicensed taxi services and only use official transportation to prevent overcharging. Be aware of street performers or vendors pressuring for money, and watch out for scams involving fake charity collectors or ticket sellers. Staying vigilant in busy spots and keeping personal belongings secure helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Brighton to Bath
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The major bus station for departures in Brighton is Brighton, Preston Circus. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brighton, Preston Circus for your trip from Brighton to Bath.
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Brighton, Preston Park
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The major bus station for arrivals in Bath is Bath, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bath, Bus Station for your trip to Bath from Brighton.
Amenities at bus station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Car connection
Southgate StreetWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Café and fast food options (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the station.
Accessibility
- Ramps, assistance
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Bath, Bus Station
- Bus: 1, 5, 21, 31 Train: Great Western Railway
Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road
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