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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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$71 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Bath
How to get from Birmingham to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Bath is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:20 AM6h35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway1:55 PMBath, Bus Station$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus7:20 AM6h35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway1:55 PMBath, Bus Station$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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P3303810:12 AM1h46Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:58 AMBath Spa (BTH)$1251One-way1 transfer
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P330338:12 AM1h49Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:01 AMBath Spa (BTH)$601One-way1 transfer
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P296248:42 AM1h59Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:41 AMBath Spa (BTH)$1151One-way1 transfer
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P227279:42 AM1h52Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:34 AMBath Spa (BTH)$1251One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM7h20Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway3:55 PMBath, Bus Station$321One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM5h55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway8:25 PMBath, Bus Station$381One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM6h55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway10:30 PMBath, Bus Station$371One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Bath
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bath:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bath costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Bath as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Bath by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bath by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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