The cheapest and fastest coaches from Brighton to Bath
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
11 h 13 m
Average duration
11 h 17 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brighton to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Bath will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 2 buses that leave Brighton for Bath every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 167 km distance in an average of 11 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 13 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brighton to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 167 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£21 Average Price Cheapest | £48 Average Price |
4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Brighton to Bath bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Bath coaches for today, Saturday 21 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX025 · NX403 | Delayed 12:15 05:10Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 4h50 | 10:00 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX403 | Delayed 08:12 05:15Brighton, Preston Circus | 4h45 | 10:00 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX403 | Delayed 12:15 07:05Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 5h10 | 12:15 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX403 | Delayed 08:12 07:11Brighton, Preston Circus | 5h04 | 12:15 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX403 | Delayed 12:15 08:05Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 5h40 | 13:45 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX403 | On time 08:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 5h33 | 13:45 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX403 | Delayed 12:15 10:05Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 5h10 | 15:15 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX403 | On time 10:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 5h03 | 15:15 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX403 | Delayed 12:15 12:05Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 5h25 | 17:30 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX403 | On time 12:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 5h18 | 17:30 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX403 | On time 15:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 5h15 | 20:20 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX403 | On time 15:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 5h08 | 20:20 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX403 | On time 17:10 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 4h55 | 22:05 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX403 | On time 17:17 Brighton, Preston Circus | 4h48 | 22:05 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX403 | On time 18:20 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 5h05 | 23:25 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX403 | On time 18:27 Brighton, Preston Circus | 4h58 | 23:25 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX403 | On time 19:30 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 5h50 | 01:20 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX403 | On time 19:37 Brighton, Preston Circus | 5h43 | 01:20 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX403 | On time 22:45 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 11h15 | 10:00 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX403 | On time 22:50 Brighton, Preston Circus | 11h10 | 10:00 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brighton to Bath
Buses from Brighton to Bath run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £11 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 03:50, the last at 22:57. The fastest coach covers the 167 km distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 167 km |
Average bus duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 03:50 |
Last bus 22:57 |
Bus providers: National Express from Brighton to BathYou can travel by bus between Brighton to Bath with National Express for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Brighton to Bath coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton 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.
- National Express
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Bath
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café and fast food options (in the station).
- Available outside the station.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 5, 21, 31 Train: Great Western Railway
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