How to get from London to Bath
- 156 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 22m
- 24 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 10m
direct
Bus
€10
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 5 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Bath. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 10m 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 | €36Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 1h 22mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 2h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€36Omio catalogue, Oct 51h 22m · directSee Train details
- Bus€7Omio catalogue, Oct 52h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Bath: 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.
- 1London Heathrow → Bathbus
FlixBus·2h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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 London to Bath
FlixBus runs 24 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:00 and the last at 22:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 24 | 06:00 | 22:25 |
| Great Western Railwaytrain | 16 | — | — |
| National Expressbus | 16 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 06:00
- 07:00
- 07:10
- 08:10
- 09:30
- 10:30
- 11:30
- 12:30
- 13:30
- 16:00
- 17:00
- 17:10
- 18:10
- 18:30
- 19:20
- 19:30
- 20:20
- 20:30
- 21:25
- 21:30
- 22:25
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 Mon, Oct 5
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 London to Bath works
Start with a FlixBus bus from London Heathrow to Bath, about 2h 10m. In total it's roughly €10 over 2h 10m, direct, no transfers.
London to Bath: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Bath?
The most useful route takes about 2h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from London to Bath?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:00 and the last at 22:25, from London Heathrow, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Bath?
24 a day with FlixBus, between 06:00 and 22:25.
Which station does the bus from London to Bath leave from?
London Heathrow with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Bath from London?
About 156 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Bath cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €10. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Bath?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Great Western Railway.
Can you get from London to Bath without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 13m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Bath?
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.
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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: 5 Oct 2026