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No. 1 Royal Crescent
Museum inside a Georgian town house, showing period rooms and city life in Bath during the 18th century.
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Swindon to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Swindon to Bath you need to make at least one change.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 45 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price |
1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Bath coaches for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:55 Swindon | 2h25 | 8:20 Bath | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:50 Swindon | 2h47 | 9:37 Bath | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:55 Swindon | 2h40 | 10:35 Bath | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:05 Swindon | 2h30 | 11:35 Bath | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:05 Swindon | 2h30 | 12:35 Bath | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:05 Swindon | 2h30 | 13:35 Bath | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:05 Swindon | 2h30 | 14:35 Bath | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:05 Swindon | 2h30 | 15:35 Bath | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:05 Swindon | 2h30 | 16:35 Bath | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:05 Swindon | 2h32 | 17:37 Bath | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:15 Swindon | 2h27 | 18:42 Bath | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:25 Swindon | 2h15 | 19:40 Bath | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:40 Swindon | 2h15 | 20:55 Bath | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:30 Swindon | 2h35 | 23:05 Bath | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:50 Swindon | 2h56 | 0:46 Bath | 1 change | |
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Buses from Swindon to Bath run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £11 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 45 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 45 km |
Average bus duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Bath — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bath trip today.
Museum inside a Georgian town house, showing period rooms and city life in Bath during the 18th century.
Independent museum of fashion history, dress and changing style, now presented in temporary exhibitions in central Bath.
Compact museum dedicated to Jane Austen’s years in Bath, with period displays, costume and context for her novels.
Sweeping semicircular terrace and lawn, ideal for architecture lovers, photographs and a classic Bath city walk.
Large public park with gardens, walks, play areas and seasonal events, a pleasant green space near the city centre.
Steep hillside viewpoint giving one of Bath’s finest panoramas, especially rewarding at sunrise or sunset.
A soft round bun filled with currants, candied peel and sugar. Closely associated with Bath tea drinking since the 18th century.
A lighter, brioche-like sweet bun topped with crushed sugar and currants. A long-standing Bath speciality linked to spa visitors and Georgian tea rooms.
A hard, dry biscuit traditionally served with wine or cheese. Created in Bath as a refined alternative to richer buns for spa guests.
Smart but welcoming bistro focused on seasonal British cooking with a regularly changing menu and neighbourhood feel.
Refined restaurant serving modern British tasting menus in intimate, polished surroundings near the centre of Bath.
Popular pub by Pulteney Bridge serving well-kept beers and hearty British food in a lively, traditional setting.
Bath is pricier than many UK cities, with higher hotel and dining costs in the centre, though buses and casual meals are fairly manageable for tourists.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up for taxis. Café tipping is optional.
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Bath Bus Station -> Bath Abbey, Bath
There is one direct bus service a day between Swindon and Bath. The 37-mile journey takes around one hour and ten minutes by National Express. The service is scheduled to leave Swindon bus station, on Fleming Way, at 10:35 a.m. and arrive into Bath Spa bus station at 11:45 a.m. Both bus stations are in the centre of town. The same service operates on the route seven days a week. There are currently no indirect services between Swindon and Bath. The cost of the ticket is cheaper if purchased in advance of travel.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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.

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