How to travel from Oxford to Bath

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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Bath

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 train costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $15.

Distance: 54 miles (87 km)

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Bus

$39

Average price

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$62

Average price

1h 42m

Average total duration

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1h 12m

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30m

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2h 38m

Average total duration

2h 8m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Oxford to Bath

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Great Western RailwayP33655 · P29860
    10:11 AM1h07
    Oxford station (OXF)
    11:18 AMBath Spa (BTH)
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Great Western RailwayP33655 · P29860
    10:11 AM1h07
    Oxford station (OXF)
    11:18 AMBath Spa (BTH)
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayP33655 · P29860
    10:11 AM1h07
    Oxford station (OXF)
    11:18 AMBath Spa (BTH)
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayP22846 · P22623 · P22654
    10:29 AM1h15
    Oxford station (OXF)
    11:44 AMBath Spa (BTH)
    $361One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayP33654 · P22652
    9:04 AM1h16
    Oxford station (OXF)
    10:20 AMBath Spa (BTH)
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryC72472+Great Western RailwayP22654
    10:19 AM1h25
    Oxford station (OXF)
    11:44 AMBath Spa (BTH)
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressTALGW · NX403
    10:00 AM3h45
    Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
    1:45 PMBath, Bus Station
    $961One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressTALGW · NX403
    9:30 AM4h15
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    1:45 PMBath, Bus Station
    $961One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressTALHR · NX403
    8:20 AM3h55
    Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
    12:15 PMBath, Bus Station
    $991One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Oxford to Bath

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Oxford to Bath, 55,74% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Oxford to Bath and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford 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 Oxford to Bath.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Oxford and Bath including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Bath is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Bath costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Bath is by train with an average journey time of 58m.

Other travel options to Bath take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 35m.

The distance from Oxford to Bath is approximately 54 miles (87 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Bath is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to Bath:
  • Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
  • Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to Bath, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bath by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Bath by train.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford to Bath often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Longford, Cardiff, Salisbury. 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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