NX035 · NX40318:155h10Bournemouth, Coach Station23:25Bath, Bus Station£481One-way1 change
NX035 · NX40320:304h50Bournemouth, Coach Station1:20Bath, Bus Station£481One-way1 change
NX035 · NX40316:205h45Bournemouth, Coach Station22:05Bath, Bus Station£531One-way1 change
NX035 · NX4037:555h50Bournemouth, Coach Station13:45Bath, Bus Station£631One-way1 change
NX035 · NX40311:306h00Bournemouth, Coach Station17:30Bath, Bus Station£651One-way1 change
NX035 · NX40320:304h50Bournemouth, Coach Station1:20Bath, Bus Station£481One-way1 change
NX035 · NX4035:005h10Bournemouth, Coach Station10:10Bath, Bus Station£731One-way1 change
NX035 · NX40318:155h10Bournemouth, Coach Station23:25Bath, Bus Station£481One-way1 change
NX035 · NX4039:405h35Bournemouth, Coach Station15:15Bath, Bus Station£741One-way1 change
NX035 · NX40316:205h45Bournemouth, Coach Station22:05Bath, Bus Station£531One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Bath
The cheapest option from Bournemouth to Bath is train, with an average price of £46. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Bath among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Distance: 80 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£51 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest option |
5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest option 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Bournemouth to Bath bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Bath coaches for tomorrow, Monday 6 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX035 · NX403 | Delayed 5:00 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h10 | 15:00 15:00Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX035 · NX403 | Delayed 6:20 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h55 | 15:00 15:00Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX035 · NX403 | Delayed 7:55 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h50 | 15:00 15:00Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX035 · NX403 | Delayed 9:40 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h35 | 15:00 15:00Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX035 · NX403 | On time 11:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h00 | 17:30 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX035 · NX403 | On time 16:20 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h45 | 22:05 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Bath
Typically, there are 8 buses per day from Bournemouth to Bath, including direct buses, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £21 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 02:13, the last at 22:03. The fastest coach covers the 80 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 80 km |
Average bus duration 5h 16m |
Lowest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 2:13 |
Last bus 22:03 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Bournemouth to BathYou can travel by bus between Bournemouth to Bath with National Express for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Bath coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Bath 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 Bath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Bath
Most Bournemouth to Bath buses use the Bournemouth, Coach Station to Bath, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and Bath bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Bournemouth, Coach Station from Bournemouth city centre
Which Bath station do buses from Bournemouth arrive at?
Getting to Bath, Bus Station from Bath city centre
Bath, Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Bath, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café and fast food options (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bath, Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bath, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bath, Bus Station: Ramps, assistance.
Getting to Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road from Bath city centre
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