Bath Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: 24 & 48-Hour City & Skyline Routes

Two Bus Routes Through Bath's Georgian Streets & Roman History

You board at any of 16 City Route stops or the Skyline Route's higher vantage points, listen to audio commentary through free headphones, and hop off whenever something interests you—the Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent, the museums, the Georgian squares. Your 24 or 48-hour ticket lets you explore at your own pace, rejoin the next bus heading your direction, and cover the main sights without a fixed itinerary. Buses run every 30 minutes, and you can redeem your voucher at any stop along the route.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Start City Route at 9:45am
• See Bath Abbey
• Visit Grand Parade
• Stop at Railway Station
• Explore The Ambury
• Walk Corn Street and Avon Street
• View Westgate Buildings
• Stop at Queen Square
• Visit Assembly Rooms
• See The Royal Crescent
• Pass Marlborough Buildings and Botanical Gardens
• Stop at Playground and Upper Bristol Road
• Visit Royal Avenue and Milsom Street
• Hop off at Jane Austen Centre
• Visit Bath Assembly Rooms
• See Museum of Bath Architecture
• Explore Roman Baths
• Visit Herschel Museum of Astronomy
• Stop at Henrietta Park
• Visit Holburne Museum
• See Museum of Bath at Work
• Visit Victoria Art Gallery
• Optionally download self-guided walking tour

The Experience

"You can get off whenever you like, stay as long as you want, and just hop back on the next bus—that's the whole point of it," the driver said as we pulled away from Bath Abbey. And that's exactly what makes this work. The City Route runs every 30 minutes from 9:45am, hitting 16 stops in 50 minutes if you stay on board, but most people don't. You step off at the Roman Baths, spend two hours inside if you want, then catch the next bus heading the same direction. No rushing, no fixed schedule beyond your own.

The audio commentary plays through free headphones as you sit on the open top deck—it's all in English and covers the Roman influence that shaped this place, the Georgian architecture, the stories behind the streets. The Skyline Route is the quieter option, running from 10:30am and covering the higher ground: Holburne Museum, Prior Park, the views out toward Claverton Down. It's 45 to 50 minutes without stops, but again, you're in control. Both routes loop continuously, so if you miss a stop or want to circle back, you just wait for the next bus. The 24-hour ticket gets you one full day; the 48-hour ticket stretches it to two, which most people find enough to see the main sights—Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, Royal Crescent, Jane Austen Centre, the Assembly Rooms—without feeling rushed.

You can download a self-guided walking tour to your phone before you go, so when you hop off, you've got expert commentary waiting. The buses are wheelchair accessible, and if you're traveling with small children, prams and strollers work fine on board. Your voucher—mobile or printed—is valid for 12 months from your chosen travel date, so you can book now and use it whenever Bath fits into your plans. Just note that some stops on the Skyline Route are temporarily out of service due to roadworks until late August, and Westgate Buildings on the City Route is also affected, so check the current stop list when you board.

What’s included

• Unlimited hop-on hop-off access for 24 or 48 hours across two routes (City Route with 16 stops and Skyline Route covering higher ground).
• on-board audio commentary in English with free headphones included.
• access to hop off near major sights including Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, Royal Crescent, Jane Austen Centre, Assembly Rooms, Holburne Museum, and Prior Park.
• self-guided walking tour download with expert insights.
• buses running every 30 minutes on both routes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by City Sightseeing Ltd - UK and Ireland

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see Bath's main sights—Roman Baths, Royal Crescent, the Georgian architecture—without arranging separate transport or buying individual attraction tickets; the hop-on hop-off format means you set the pace and skip the parts that don't interest you.

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Top questions

Can I get off the bus and rejoin it later on the same ticket?

Yes. With unlimited hop-on hop-off access for your 24 or 48 hours, you can hop off at any stop, spend as long as you like exploring, and board the next bus on the same route whenever you're ready.

How often do the buses run?

Both the City Route and Skyline Route run every 30 minutes. The City Route starts at 9:45am and the Skyline Route at 10:30am, with final departures at 3:45pm and 5:30pm respectively.

Is the audio commentary in English?

Yes. The on-board audio tour is provided in English, and free headphones are included with your ticket.

How long does each route take if I stay on board without hopping off?

The City Route takes 50 minutes to complete. The Skyline Route takes 45 to 50 minutes.

Can I use a printed voucher or do I need a mobile ticket?

Both mobile and printed paper vouchers are accepted. You can redeem either one at any stop along the route.

How long is my voucher valid for?

Your voucher is valid for 12 months from the travel date you select at checkout, so you can book in advance and use it whenever suits you.

Are the buses accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, the buses are wheelchair accessible. Prams and strollers are also welcome on board.

Can I download a walking tour to use offline?

Yes. You'll have the option to download a self-guided walking tour with expert commentary, which you can use at your own pace when you hop off the bus.