Bus from Bath City Centre to Bathford
8 direct routes · 9–20 min · first bus 05:33, last bus 00:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bathford as of 12:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bath City Centre, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~17 min | 36 | Sat 35 · Sun 25 | 06:05 | 00:05 | Hilton Hotel (Sf) | Bathford Bridge (SE-bound) | Batheaston |
| D1x | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~16 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 1 | 05:33 | 19:01 | Hilton Hotel (Sf) | Bathford Bridge (SE-bound) | Batheaston |
| 271 | Faresaver | ~12 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 09:19 | 17:20 | Hilton Hotel (Sf) | Bathford Bridge (SE-bound) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · X76, X86, X83, X85, X88
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X76 | Swindon's Bus Company | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 13:27 | 13:27 | Hilton Hotel (Sf) | The Crown (E-bound) | — |
| X86 | Faresaver | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Hilton Hotel (Sf) | Bathford Bridge (NW-bound) | Batheaston |
| X83 | Faresaver | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:44 | 07:44 | Hilton Hotel (Sf) | Bathford Bridge (SE-bound) | Batheaston |
| X85 | Faresaver | ~11 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 13:11 | 13:11 | Hilton Hotel (Sf) | Bathford Bridge (SE-bound) | — |
| X88 | Faresaver | ~14 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 13:27 | 13:27 | Hilton Hotel (Sf) | Bathford Bridge (SE-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bath City Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 3 bus, 271 bus, X76 bus, X85 bus or X88 bus timetable.
Fares from Bath City Centre to Bathford
- £2.60 adult single on the D1x (First Bristol, Bath & the West)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bath City Centre to Bathford?
8 routes run directly from Bath City Centre to Bathford: the 3 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the D1x (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 271 (Faresaver), the X76 (Swindon's Bus Company), the X86 (Faresaver), the X83 (Faresaver), the X85 (Faresaver), the X88 (Faresaver). The most frequent is the 3, 36 times each weekday — board at Hilton Hotel (Sf) and get off at Bathford Bridge (SE-bound), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bath City Centre to Bathford?
Between 9 minutes on the X76 and 20 on the X86, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Batheaston on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bath City Centre to Bathford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:33 and the last around 00:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bath City Centre to Bathford?
An adult single from Bath City Centre to Bathford is £2.60 on the D1x (First Bristol, Bath & the West), from Hilton Hotel (Sf) to Bathford Bridge (SE-bound). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.