Bus from Bath to London
4 direct routes · 143–210 min · first bus 03:50, last bus 21:45 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 03:35, last bus 21:45.
Next buses to London as of 18:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bath, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 403 | National Express | ~143 min | 6 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 03:50 | 18:20 | Balustrade (NE-bound) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Box, Rudloe, Corsham, Chippenham & Swindon |
| UK043 | FlixBus | ~210 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 05:30 | 21:45 | Bus Station (Bay 1) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Corsham & Chippenham |
| 804 | National Express | ~180 min | 4 | Fridays only | 12:45 | 18:00 | Bus Station (Bay 1) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Chippenham |
| T54 | National Express | ~170 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 10:50 | 10:50 | Bus Station (Bay 1) | Varsity Drive (Stop E) | Chippenham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bath 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 403 bus or 804 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bath to London?
4 routes run directly from Bath to London: the 403 (National Express), the UK043 (FlixBus), the 804 (National Express), the T54 (National Express). The most frequent is the 403, 6 times each weekday — board at Balustrade (NE-bound) and get off at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17), about 143 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bath to London?
Between 143 minutes on the 403 and 210 on the UK043, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Box, Rudloe, Corsham, Chippenham and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bath to London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:50 and the last around 21:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bath to London?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.