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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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$47 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Bath
How to get from Southampton to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Bath is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L2312310:10 AM1h30Southampton Central (SOU)11:40 AMBath Spa (BTH)$581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 PM5h20Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)8:25 PMBath, Bus Station$461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
L2312511:10 AM1h27Southampton Central (SOU)12:37 PMBath Spa (BTH)$581One-way0 transfers
Other options
L231219:10 AM1h28Southampton Central (SOU)10:38 AMBath Spa (BTH)$581One-way0 transfers
L235578:30 AM1h36Southampton Central (SOU)10:06 AMBath Spa (BTH)$581One-way0 transfers
L2312712:10 PM1h27Southampton Central (SOU)1:37 PMBath Spa (BTH)$581One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM5h40Southampton Central (SOU)8:25 PMBath, Bus Station$461One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM5h25Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)10:30 PMBath, Bus Station$471One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 PM5h45Southampton Central (SOU)10:30 PMBath, Bus Station$471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Bath:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Bath costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Bath as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal and arrive in West Cowes.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bath by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Bath by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, first_great_western.
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