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Compare train and bus for London to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$55 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Bath:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bath costing on average $55 (€44).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Bath
How to get from London to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Bath is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:45 PM2h50London, Earls Court Station (Warwick Road)12:35 AMBath, Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:45 PM2h50London, Earls Court Station (Warwick Road)12:35 AMBath, Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P298781:30 PM1h14London Paddington (PAD)2:44 PMBath Spa (BTH)$581One-way0 transfers
Other options
P61281+P328729:20 PM2h41London Waterloo (WAT)12:01 AMBath Spa (BTH)$361One-way1 transfer- P2992910:30 PM1h20London Paddington (PAD)11:50 PMBath Spa (BTH)$381One-way0 transfers
- P2265811:32 PM1h27London Paddington (PAD)12:59 AMBath Spa (BTH)$381One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 PM3h05London, Victoria Coach Station12:35 AMBath, Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:00 PM3h25London, Victoria Coach Station8:25 PMBath, Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:15 AM3h10London, Earls Court Station (Warwick Road)10:25 AMBath, Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
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How to travel from London to Bath
It used to be one of the more romantic stage coach routes of Regency England, but these days travel from London to Bath is a little more comfortable and rapid. Travelers planning a trip to the historic spa town can choose from direct train or bus connections from the capital, with services operating seven days a week. Train journeys from London Paddington on the main line west to Bath are the fastest option, with the quickest journeys taking a round an hour and 20 minutes. Direct trains are available from early morning to late evening with a choice of departure stations in London. Direct bus connections depart from central London four times a day, with total journey times to Bath of just under 3 hours.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Bath?
Buses offer the cheapest means of travel from London to Bath. National Express buses depart from London Victoria Coach Station four times a day, taking a little under 3 hours to reach Bath. Buses arrive at the city bus station, close to Bath Spa rail station, south of the historic center. Great Western Railway trains from London Paddington to Bath depart frequently seven days a week and advance booking often secures very economical fares. South Western Railway services from London Waterloo depart twice daily on weekdays, and the lowest fares for this route must also be booked well in advance. All trains arrive at Bath Spa station.
What is the fastest way to travel from London to Bath?
Great Western Railway's quickest direct train from London Paddington to Bath takes 1 hour and 19 minutes to complete the 115 mile journey to the Somerset city, the fastest travel option for this trip. Other trains from Paddington take up to ten minutes longer, while South Western Railway services from London Waterloo take 2 hours and 25 minutes. Trains from Paddington depart roughly every half hour from early morning to late evening, while services from Waterloo leave twice a day on weekdays, in mid-morning and early afternoon. National Express bus services from London Victoria Coach Station take 2 hours and 55 minutes to reach Bath. Buses to Bath depart from London four times daily, seven days a week, with two morning and two afternoon services.
Find and book the best tickets from London to Bath with Omio
The Omio booking platform offers a quick way of comparing the costs, departure times and journey length for travel from London to Bath by train and bus. Booking well in advance gives travelers access to the cheapest fares. When booking train journeys, passengers should check whether it is possible to find a cheaper fare by adjusting your travel plans by an hour or so, or taking an off peak service, if possible.
Travel from London to Bath by train
Two rail operators provide direct train services from London to Bath. Great Western Railway, the main rail franchise in the west of England offers direct Intercity Express trains from London Paddington to Bath Spa station roughly every 30 minutes from very early in the morning until late in the evening. Sunday trains to Bath on this route are a little less frequent, with departures beginning a little later in the morning. Journey times from Paddington to Bath range from 1 hour and 19 minutes to around ten minutes longer. South Western Railway provides two daily direct trains from London Waterloo to bath on weekdays, with departures in mid-morning and just after midday. Trains from Waterloo take around 2 hours and 25 minutes to reach Bath. All trains from London arrive at Bath Spa station, about 20 minutes on foot south of the historic center, or a 10 minute ride on buses from stops close to the station entrance.
Travel from London to Bath by bus
The UK's main national bus operator, National Express, provides four daily direct buses from London Victoria Coach Station to Bath seven days a week. Buses depart at three hour intervals, with two morning departures and two afternoon services. Journey times for bus travel from London to Bath sit around 3 hours. All National Express buses arrive at the Bath bus terminus. located south of the city center, close to Bath Spa station. City bus routes from nearby stops make the trip downtown in around ten minutes.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Bath:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bath costing on average $55 (€44).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Bath as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bath by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bath by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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