Bus from London to Bath
4 direct routes · about 188 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 22:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bath as of 04:31
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, 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 | ~188 min | 6 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 08:00 | 22:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Balustrade (SW-bound) | Chippenham, Corsham, Rudloe & Box |
| UK043 | FlixBus | ~205 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 07:00 | 21:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Bus Station (Bay 1) | Chippenham & Corsham |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 804, T54
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 804 | National Express | ~180 min | 2 | Fridays only | 08:00 | 17:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Bus Station (Bay 1) | Chippenham |
| T54 | National Express | ~170 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 19:40 | 19:40 | Varsity Drive (Stop E) | Bus Station (Bay 1) | Chippenham |
Times are for the first boarding point in London 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 London to Bath?
4 routes run directly from London to Bath: 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 Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) and get off at Balustrade (SW-bound), about 188 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Bath?
Around 188 minutes on the 403, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Chippenham, Corsham, Rudloe, Box on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from London to Bath?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:00 and the last around 22:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London to Bath?
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.