How to get from Bath to London
- 156 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 22m
- 36 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 22m
direct
Train
€54
Cheapest
2h 20m
direct
Bus
€11
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 6 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bath to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 156 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
156 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €24Omio catalogue, Oct 7 | 1h 22mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 7 | 2h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€24Omio catalogue, Oct 71h 22m · directSee Train details
- Bus€6Omio catalogue, Oct 72h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bath to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bath → London Heathrowbus
FlixBus·2h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateWhich date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Bath to London
FlixBus runs 36 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:30 and the last at 22:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 36 | 04:30 | 22:20 |
| Great Western Railwaytrain | 16 | — | — |
| National Expressbus | 16 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 04:30
- 04:50
- 05:05
- 05:30
- 05:50
- 06:05
- 06:35
- 07:00
- 07:15
- 07:35
- 08:00
- 08:15
- 10:45
- 11:10
- 11:25
- 11:45
- 12:10
- 12:25
- 13:35
- 14:05
- 14:20
- 14:35
- 15:05
- 15:20
- 15:30
- 16:00
- 16:15
- 16:30
- 17:00
- 17:15
- 20:45
- 21:05
- 21:20
- 21:45
- 22:05
- 22:20
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 7
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Great Western Railway; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bath to London works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bath to London Heathrow, about 2h 20m. In total it's roughly €11 over 2h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Bath to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bath to London?
The most useful route takes about 2h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Bath to London?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:30 and the last at 22:20, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bath to London?
36 a day with FlixBus, between 04:30 and 22:20.
How far is London from Bath?
About 156 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bath to London cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €11. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bath to London?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Great Western Railway.
Can you get from Bath to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 16m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Other ways people search Bath to London
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- Bath to London travel time
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- Bath to London by bus
Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 6 Oct 2026