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How to get from Bristol to Bath by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Bristol to Bath in Bath And North East Somerset: take the X39 bus from Temple Meads Stn, Temple Meads station to James Street West, Bath City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min.

47min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X39X39
Walk to Bath
Leaves from Temple Meads Stn, Temple Meads

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Temple Meads Stn, Temple Meads
    ID bstjada
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - X39X39
    Wait for bus
    X39
    Bath City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    James Street West, Bath City Centre
    ID bthjmdt
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to Bath
    Walk to
    Bath
    Cheap Street
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

Take one direct train from Bristol to Bath in Bath And North East Somerset: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Bath Spa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min.

21min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Bath
Leaves from Bristol Temple Meads

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bristol
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bath Spa
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Bath
    Walk to
    Bath
    Cheap Street
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bristol to Bath

The distance between Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset and Bath, Bath And North East Somerset is approximately 11.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bristol to Bath by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bath And North East Somerset – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bristol

Bristol is located at Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset and the nearest public transport station is Bristol Temple Meads.

Bus stations close to Bristol:

  • Bristol Temple Meads
  • Temple Meads Stn, Temple Meads
  • Temple Way, Temple Meads

Ferry stations close to Bristol:

  • Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing, Temple Meads
  • Castle Park Ferry Landing, Broadmead
  • SS Great Britain Ferry Landing, Harbour

Public transport stations close to Bath, Bath And North East Somerset

Bath is located at Cheap Street, Bath And North East Somerset and the nearest public transport station is St James's Parade, Bath City Centre.

Train stations close to Bath:

  • Oldfield Park

Bus stations close to Bath:

  • St James's Parade, Bath City Centre
  • Guildhall, Bath City Centre
  • Grand Parade, Bath City Centre

By train

Take one direct train from Bristol to Bath in Bath And North East Somerset: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Bath Spa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min.

21min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Bath
Leaves from Bristol Temple Meads

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bristol
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bath Spa
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Bath
    Walk to
    Bath
    Cheap Street
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line X39.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bristol to Bath?

    The alternative route takes 21 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Bath?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Bristol in South West to Bath in Bath And North East Somerset in 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bristol to Bath?

    The X39 bus line goes from Temple Meads Stn, Temple Meads station near Bristol in South West to Bath City Centre station near Bath in Bath And North East Somerset.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bristol to Bath by bus?

    The total travel time between Bristol in South West and Bath in Bath And North East Somerset by bus is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bristol to get to Bath?

    Get on the X39 bus from the Temple Meads Stn, Temple Meads stop near Bristol in South West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bristol and Bath?

    Get off the bus at the Bath City Centre stop, which is closest to Bath in Bath And North East Somerset.

  • When is the first train from Bristol to Bath?

    The first train from Bristol in South West to Bath in Bath And North East Somerset is Great Western Railway. It leaves the Bristol Temple Meads station at 08:45.

  • When is the last bus from Bristol to Bath?

    The last bus from Bristol in South West to Bath in Bath And North East Somerset is the Bath Bus Station - Bristol Bus Station line. It leaves the Temple Meads Stn, Temple Meads stop at 00:11.

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