Bath to St Ives bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bath to St Ives

Showing times and prices for 21 Dec

Cheapest price

£43

Average price

£62

Fastest journey

8 h 35 m

Average duration

9 h 10 m

Buses per day

10

Distance

255 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bath to St Ives is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bath to St Ives will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £43.

Fast coaches

To travel from Bath to St Ives you need to make at least one change.

National ExpressBLX39 · NX104
11:008h40
Bath, Bus Station
19:40St Erth, A30
£431One-way
1 change
National ExpressBLX39 · NX104
11:008h35
Bath, Bus Station
19:35Hayle, Penpol Terrace (The Big Pink Tree)
£431One-way
1 change
National ExpressBLX39 · NX104
11:008h45
Bath, Bus Station
19:45Crowlas, A30
£431One-way
1 change
National ExpressBL39 · NX106
21:0010h00
Bath, Bus Station
07:00Crowlas, A30
£441One-way
1 change
National ExpressBL39 · NX106
21:009h56
Bath, Bus Station
06:56St Erth, A30
£441One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bath to St Ives

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £28.

Distance: 255 km

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Most popular
Train

£28

Average Price

Cheapest

£67

Average Price

8h 23m

Average total duration

7h 53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 23m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

National Express

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Live departures

Bath to St Ives bus times

The table below shows live departures for Bath to St Ives coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 11:28
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressBL39 · NX10621:55 Bath, Bus Station
9h01
06:56 St Erth, A301 change
national_expressBL39 · NX10621:55 Bath, Bus Station
8h57
06:52 Hayle, Penpol Terrace (The Big Pink Tree)1 change
national_expressBL39 · NX10621:55 Bath, Bus Station
9h05
07:00 Crowlas, A301 change
Sunday 21 December
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus06:30 Bath, Bus Station
18h05
00:35 Penryn, Falmouth University1 change
national_expressBLX39 · NX10411:00 Bath, Bus Station
8h40
19:40 St Erth, A301 change
national_expressBLX39 · NX10411:00 Bath, Bus Station
8h35
19:35 Hayle, Penpol Terrace (The Big Pink Tree)1 change
national_expressBLX39 · NX10411:00 Bath, Bus Station
8h45
19:45 Crowlas, A301 change

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bath to St Ives

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Buses from Bath to St Ives run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 23:23. The fastest coach covers the 255 km distance in 9h 6m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
255 km
Average bus duration
7h 53m
Cheapest ticket price
£21
Buses per day
6
Fastest bus
9h 6m
First bus
06:00
Last bus
23:23
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Bath to St IvesYou can travel by bus between Bath to St Ives with National Express for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9h 6m
Cheapest Price
£29
National Express frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
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FAQs: Bath to St Ives coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to St Ives by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Ives, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Bath to St Ives can start from as little as £26 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bath to St Ives is £47; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Bath to St Ives is 8 h 42 min   to travel the 158 mile long route, with around there are 2 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Bath to St Ives leaves at 01: 55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Bath to St Ives leaves at 22: 20.
There are 2 coaches a day from Bath to St Ives which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Bath to St Ives coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the journey from Bath to St Ives as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The cheapest month to travel from Bath to St Ives by coach is November.
You have options as you can travel to St Ives from Bath 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from Bath to St Ives has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Bath to St Ives.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Bath to St Ives.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Bath to St Ives.
    No, luggage for the coach from Bath to St Ives needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Bath to St Ives.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Bath to St Ives.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Bath to St Ives.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Bath to St Ives.

    popular bus stations

    Important Stations and Airports in Bath and St Ives

    Bath
    St Ives
    Bath, Bus StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
    Amenities at bus station
    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    DiningDining
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    address
    Address
    Southgate Street, Bath BA1 1TP, United Kingdom
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 06:00-23:00
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Southgate Street
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Café and fast food options (in the station).
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the station.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Ramps, assistance
    WC
    WC
    • Available in the station.
    Public transport options for Bath, Bus Station
    • Bus: 1, 5, 21, 31 Train: Great Western Railway
    Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road
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