Public Transport

· Bus · Rail · Taxi

• Traveline Southwest - Public Transport Information for the South West - 0871 200 2233
• TransportDirect - Public transport and road information
• Door to Door - Travel Advice & Transport Information for people who are less mobile
• First National Student Bus Pass - 0845 601 8020
• Personal safety on public transport
• Wiltshire Bus Line - 0857 090 899 (Mon-Fri 0800 - 1800)
• National Express NX2 Card
• TrainTracker - latest train times by phone - 0871 200 49 50
• Railcards for national rail network
• Rail Special Offers and Promotions
• Park & Ride schemes in Bath - 01225 394041 - Minicom 01225 394166
  

Bus operators in and around Bath

• Wessex Connect
• UniConnect (blue buses)
  • UniConnect operates the U18, 20 A/C and SpaLink services
  • They offer student tickets on their services
  • Other tickets also available
  • Other Bath services
• First Somerset & Avon - 0845 6064446 - timetable
  • University Student tickets
  • Staff travel loans
  • other ticket options
  • StudentWest
• Bus accessibility
  • Bright Orange Bus services 18 and 418 are usually low-floor trailer buses that can accomodate at least one wheelchair and two unfolded pushchairs. Other types of buses are also used, some of which may not be low-floor.
• Route 410 is usually operated using a variety of vehicles some of which cannot carry unfolded wheelchairs or pushchairs.
• All UniConnect U10, U18 and 20A/C buses are operated with low floor buses which can accommodate a wheelchair or two unfolded pushchairs.
• Bus Stop Map
• First Bath bus network map
• First Somerset & Avon bus network maps
• Faresaver - 01249 44 44 44 - ticket options
  Faresaver routes are run with mini and single-deck vehicles that cannot carry unfolded pushchairs or wheelchairs.
• Somerbus timetable - 01761 415456
  Operate some low floor, accessible buses. Contact operator for further information.
• Cotswold Green - service 620 to Tetbury - timetable can be searched at traveline southwest
  Services to and from Bath are run using low-floor minibuses capable of carrying up to 2 unfolded pushchairs.
• Ryans Coaches - 01225 424157
  Minibuses are used. Contact operator for further information.
• List of all local authority contracted bus services in the area.
• All Bath city centre bus services - including bright orange routes
• Bath & Northeast Somerset area bus map

Bath bus station
Bath bus station is located in Avon street. It has no steps and offers reasonable access. However, there are barriers at the bays. There is parking at the adjacent car park. Bath Spa rail station is nearby. Staff are usually around to provide information and assistance. Please check before travelling - 0845 6064446

Bus passengers' interests

• Bus information from Students Union
• Bus Users UK - 023 9281 4493
• Vehicle & Operator Services Agency - 0117 900 8577

Rail operators

Main Rail operators to and from Bath are:

• First Great Western

• Arriva Trains Wales

• SouthWest Trains

Most trains will have at least one coach where wheelchairs and unfolded pushchairs can be carried. Please check with rail operators before travelling.

Bath Spa rail station
Most main station staff are able to provide information and assistance, if required, to wheelchair users, those with pushchairs and carrying heavy luggage. Bath Spa station does not have a passenger lift. Both platforms can be accessed via the carparks, avoidng steps. Refreshments and toilets are available on both platforms. There are cashpoint (ATM), fast ticket™ machines and a cafe in the lobby. Limited pick-up/drop-off parking is available outside. The bus station is a short distance away and there is a taxi rank on the station forecourt. More information on Bath Spa station and others.

• National Rail network map
• National Rail train companies map

Rail passengers' interests

• PassengerFocus - 08453 022 022
• Station access maps for those with reduced mobility
• Office of Rail Regulation - 020 7282 2000
• Passenger Charter

Taxi operators in Bath with wheelchair-accessible vehicles

• Local taxis
• Check availability of taxis from rail stations

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