🚌 Bus from Bristol to Bath City Centre

7 direct routes · about 60 min · first bus 06:56, last bus 20:57 (weekdays).

💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysFirstLastBoard at
X39 First Bristol, Bath & the West ~60 min 82 06:56 20:57 Bus Station (Bay 15)
A4 First Bristol, Bath & the West ~55 min 47 03:53 02:53 Highridge Common (SE-bound)
39 First Bristol, Bath & the West ~56 min 29 04:05 03:10 Bus Station (Bay 15)
522 First Bristol, Bath & the West ~124 min 26 06:26 18:48 Bus Station (Bay 17)
172 First Bristol, Bath & the West ~115 min 26 08:14 20:24 Bus Station (Bay 17)
100 The Big Lemon ~100 min 12 06:45 17:40 Cabot Circus (S1)
LV8 National Express ~55 min 1 15:30 15:30 Bus Station (Bay 3)

Times are for the first boarding point in Bristol on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Bristol to Bath City Centre?

7 routes run directly from Bristol to Bath City Centre: the X39 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the A4 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 39 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 522 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 172 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 100 (The Big Lemon), the LV8 (National Express).

How long does the bus take from Bristol to Bath City Centre?

Around 60 minutes on the X39, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from Bristol to Bath City Centre?

On weekdays the first direct bus (the X39) leaves around 06:56 and the last around 20:57. Check the route timetable for weekends.

How much is the bus from Bristol to Bath City Centre?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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