The average bus between Forest of Dean District and Bath takes 5h 22m and the fastest bus takes 3h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Forest of Dean District to Bath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Forest of Dean District and Bath. The earliest departure is at 8:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forest of Dean District is at 5:51 PM which arrives into Bath at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Chepstow Bus Station Stand 3 and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Forest of Dean District to Bath? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Forest of Dean District to Bath. However, there are services departing from Forest of Dean District station and arriving at Bath station via Chepstow Bus Station Stand 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Forest of Dean District to Bath bus services, operated by Newport Bus, depart from Rising Sun station.
Forest of Dean District to Bath bus services, operated by Newport Bus, arrive at James Street West station.
The distance between Forest of Dean District and Bath is 49.3 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a bus from Rising Sun to James Street West via Chepstow Bus Station Stand 3 and Bus Station in around 3h 25m.