What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Bath?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Bath is to rideshare which costs £2 - £3 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Bath?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Bath is to train which takes 11 min and costs £10 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Bath?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Temple Meads Stn and arriving at James Street West. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Bath?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Bath Spa. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Bristol to Bath?

The distance between Bristol and Bath is 11 miles. The road distance is 13.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Bath without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Bath without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs £10 - £12.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Bath?

The train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bath Spa takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Bath bus from?

Bristol to Bath bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Temple Meads Stn station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Bath train from?

Bristol to Bath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Bath?

The best way to get from Bristol to Bath is to train which takes 11 min and costs £10 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 46 min.

Where does the Bristol to Bath bus arrive?

Bristol to Bath bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at James Street West station.

Where does the Bristol to Bath train arrive?

Bristol to Bath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bath Spa station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Bath is 14 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Bristol to Bath.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Bath?

Book your Bristol to Bath train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2645+ hotels available in Bath.

Can I share a ride from Bristol to Bath?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bristol and Bath. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bristol to Bath - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Bath by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bath Spatrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
11 min
£10–12
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bristol to Bathrideshare 13.4 mi
37 min
£2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to James Street Westbus 39 / ...
46 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bristol to Bathtaxi 13.8 mi
27 min
£35–50
Drive 13.8 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Bathcar 13.8 mi
27 min
£4–5

Bristol to Bath by train

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Distance: 11.4 mi
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Bath, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bath Spa every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £10–12 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, First Bristol, Bath & the West operates a bus from Temple Meads Stn to James Street West every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 46 min.

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