How to travel from Cambridge to Bath

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Compare bus and train for Cambridge to Bath

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 119 miles (193 km)

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$79

Average price

$33

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Cheapest

3h 17m

Average total duration

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2h 47m

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5h 14m

Average total duration

4h 44m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

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National Express

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from Cambridge to Bath

How to get from Cambridge to Bath by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cambridge to Bath is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    12:30 PM7h55
    Cambridge
    8:25 PMBath
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    12:30 PM7h55
    Cambridge
    8:25 PMBath
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    6:15 PM6h35
    Cambridge
    12:50 AMBath
    $521One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    2:00 AM8h25
    Cambridge
    10:25 AMBath
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    12:15 PM6h50
    Cambridge
    7:05 PMBath
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cambridge to Bath

Travel to Bath easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to Bath.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cambridge and Bath including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Bath is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Bath:

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Bath costing on average $37 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Bath is by train with an average journey time of 3h 1m.

Other travel options to Bath take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 10m.

The distance from Cambridge to Bath is approximately 119 miles (193 km).
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Bath is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Bath as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cambridge to Bath:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cambridge to Bath, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Bath by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Thameslink to go to Bath by train.
Omio customers who travel from Cambridge to Bath often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Oxford, Longford, Cardiff. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bath and these popular destinations at a great price.

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