The average bus between Bristol and Bath takes 42 min and the fastest bus takes 32 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Bristol to Bath. 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 every 20 minutes between Bristol and Bath. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Bath at 6:56 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bristol station and arriving at Bath station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
Bristol to Bath bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Temple Meads Stn station.
Bristol to Bath bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at James Street West station.
The distance between Bristol and Bath is 18.6 km. The road distance is 18 km.
First Bristol, Bath & the West operates a bus from Temple Meads Stn to James Street West every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 42 min.
