Day trip from Bristol to Bath
Bath lies 19 km (12 mi) south-east of Bristol, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 19 km (12 mi) apart, Bath is a realistic day trip from Bristol: about 18 min each way by road.
| Bristol | Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 479,024 | 101,557 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | BS1–BS6 | BA1 |
What to see in Bath
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Art Gallery | 92,000 | — |
The busiest is Victoria Art Gallery at 92,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Buildings and architecture of Bath.
Where to book tours and tickets in Bath
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Staying in Bath
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Common questions
How far is Bath from Bristol?
19 km (12 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bristol; by road roughly 23 km (14 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bristol to Bath by road?
About 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bristol and Bath?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.