How far is Southampton from Bath?

Southampton and Bath are 86 km (53 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Southampton to Bath?

Buses departing from Southampton Coach Station in Southampton will take you to Bath Bus Station in Bath.

Bus Southampton to Bath from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Southampton to Bath on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50am	Southampton Coach Station	5h 55m	5:45pm	Bath Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Southampton Coach Station	7h	7:05pm	Bath Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Southampton Coach Station	6h 15m	8:35pm	Bath Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Southampton Coach Station	7h 5m	9:55pm	Bath Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Southampton Coach Station	4h 55m	11:25pm	Bath Bus Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Southampton to Bath

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bath. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

85 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $128	Average Duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$44 - $388	Average Duration1h 29m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $25	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Southampton and Bath?

Stops in Southampton

A
Southampton Coach Station
20 Harbour Parade, Southampton SO15 1BA, UK
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B
Southampton Bus Stop
563 Vincents Walk, Southampton SO14, UK
C
W. Esplanade Bus Station - Southampton
Wyndham Pl, Southampton SO15, UK
D
Bus Stop Queensway
51-55 Above Bar St, Southampton, Southampton SO14 7DZ, UK
E
Southampton Central
Western Esplanade, Southampton SO15 1QJ, UK
F
Ferry Terminal
7 Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2ET, UK

Stops in Bath

A
Bath Bus Station
Dorchester St, The bus station is located on Dorchester Street, close to the Avon riverbank. , Bath, Bath and North East Somerset BA1 1SS, UK
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B
3 London Rd
3 London rd, Bath BA1 6QA, UK
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C
Bath University
274 Convocation Ave, Bath BA2, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Southampton to Bath by bus

How far is Southampton from Bath?
Southampton and Bath are 86 km (53 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Southampton to Bath?
Buses departing from Southampton Coach Station in Southampton will take you to Bath Bus Station in Bath.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

$40

11-25

$24

Today

$24

11-27

$31

11-28

$42

11-29

$42

11-30

$57

12-01

$45

The cheapest trip from Southampton to Bath was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Southampton to Bath, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $135 for a bus ticket from Southampton to Bath based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-27.