How to get from Bristol to Bath
- 21 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bristol to Bath. The most useful door-to-door route takes 48m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 21 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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21 km
Bristol to Bath: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bristol Airport → BathbusLocal bus·48m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Bristol to Bath
Airport shuttle bus runs about 48 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport shuttle busbus | 48 | — | — |
| Local busbus | 48 | — | — |
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
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.
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Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 12
Cheapest fare by day, Bristol to Bath
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Train
- Tue, Oct 13€13Cheapest
- Wed, Oct 14€13Cheapest
- Thu, Oct 15€13Cheapest
- Fri, Oct 16€13Cheapest
- Sat, Oct 17€13Cheapest
- Sun, Oct 18€13Cheapest
- Mon, Oct 19€13Cheapest
- Tue, Oct 20€13Cheapest
- Wed, Oct 21€13Cheapest
- Thu, Oct 22€13Cheapest
- Fri, Oct 23€13Cheapest
- Sat, Oct 24€13Cheapest
- Sun, Oct 25€13Cheapest
- Fri, Oct 30€13Cheapest
Fares checked on Sat, Oct 10.
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bristol to Bath works
Start with a Local bus bus from Bristol to Bath, about 48 min. In total it's roughly €5 over 48 min, direct, no transfers.
Bristol to Bath: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bristol to Bath?
The most useful route takes about 48m by bus, with no transfer.
Is there a bus from Bristol to Bath?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Bath from Bristol?
About 21 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bristol to Bath cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €5. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bristol to Bath?
On this route you travel with Local bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol 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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All ways to reach Bath: airports, trains and buses
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: Local bus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026