Driving from Bournemouth to Bath
Bath lies 80 km (50 mi) north-west of Bournemouth, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 13 min without stops, over roughly 98 km (61 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bournemouth | Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 163,600 | 101,557 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | BH1–BH7 | BA1 |
Where to book car hire from Bournemouth to Bath
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Staying in Bath
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Common questions
How far is Bath from Bournemouth?
80 km (50 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bournemouth; by road roughly 98 km (61 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Bath by car?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bournemouth 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.