Bristol to Bath bus with National Express

Buses from Bristol to Bath

With a very reasonable ticket price and a journey time of 50 minutes, buses from Bristol to Bath are a great option for those looking for an affordable weekend getaway. The first bus leaves Bristol Bus Station in the early morning and the last leaves in the early evening. Buses from Bristol to Bath leave every 1.5 hours.

Which bus companies go from Bristol to Bath?

Buses from Bristol to Bath are provided by National Express.

How long is the bus from Bristol to Bath?

Buses from Bristol to Bath take on average 50 minutes, however, some journeys require a change at Bath Bus Station before proceeding on to the final terminus at Bath London Road. This usually adds 40 minutes on to the standard journey time.

When are the first and last buses of the day from Bristol to Bath?

Buses from Bristol to Bath leave Bristol Bus Station in the early morning at 2:00 a.m. and the last leaves just before 6:30 p.m in the evening.

What facilities are available on buses from Bristol to Bath?

Facilities on National Express buses from Bristol to Bath include power sockets to charge electronic equipment and air-conditioning. Wi-Fi for this journey is currently not available. Luggage is limited to two suitcases/rucksacks and one small piece of hand luggage per person. Pets are not permitted on board.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Bristol to Bath?

Departure Station: Buses from Bristol to Bath depart from Bristol Bus Station which is located just under 1 km from the city centre. It is approximately a 13-minute walk from the centre of the city. Alternatively, the 46, 47, 178, X46 or X49 bus can be taken from Cabot Circus to Bristol Bus Station which takes about 2 minutes. 

Arrival Station: Buses from Bristol to Bath arrive at Bath London Road Station which is 3.7 km to the north of the city centre. It can be reached by the 3, 228, 272, X31 or X72 bus and takes approximately 9 minutes.

How to get from Bristol Airport to Bath?

Bath Bus (Air Decker) operates the bus route from Bristol Airport to Bath city. There are approximately 50 daily departures running from outside the airport terminal. As the main Bristol airport to Bath bus, departures run at a convenient frequency of every 30 minutes from 7:00am until 8:00pm. Buses do run outside these hours but only at an hourly rate. The journey time is usually 50 minutes and you can purchase tickets in advance with Omio.