The average bus between Bath and Painswick takes 12h and the fastest bus takes 5h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bath to Painswick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Bath and Painswick. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Painswick at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at The Cross Hands and take an average of 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bath to Painswick? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Painswick. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Painswick station via The Cross Hands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
Bath to Painswick bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Bus Station.
Bath to Painswick bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Merrywalks station.
The distance between Bath and Painswick is 47.1 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to St Mary's Church via The Cross Hands and Merrywalks in around 3h 49m.