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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, while a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 155 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£45 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Bath:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Bath costing on average £45.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 5m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (2h 35m by train vs 2h 52m by car). Tickets start at around £45 compared to roughly £31 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Bath from Bedford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bedford to Bath is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Bath are Bristol, Cardiff, London, Oxford and Cheltenham. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bath on Omio.
Bristol is known for its maritime past, inventive culture and distinctive street art. Around the harbourside and Clifton, historic landmarks and a strong independent scene give the city an energetic but relaxed feel.
Cardiff is a compact capital known for Welsh culture, Cardiff Castle and the energy of the Principality Stadium. Victorian arcades, civic landmarks and Cardiff Bay give it a character that feels both historic and modern.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Cheltenham is a Regency spa town known for elegant architecture, garden squares and a lively festival calendar. It is especially associated with jump racing and the Cheltenham Festival, balanced by a refined town-centre atmosphere.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Bath:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Bath costing on average £45.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 5m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Bath as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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