Stonehenge & Bath Day Trip from London with Entry Options

Summary

Stonehenge stones then Bath’s ancient baths and bookish corners

You’ll stand on Salisbury Plain with Stonehenge towering above you, stroll through Bath’s Georgian streets past the Royal Crescent, taste something sweet from a local bakery, and choose between exploring ancient Roman Baths or stepping into Jane Austen’s world — all with an easy coach ride back to London before night falls.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed wasn’t the stones, but the wind — that low, humming sound across Salisbury Plain as we stepped off the coach at Stonehenge. Our guide, Mark, handed out audio guides (there’s an app if you want it in your own language), but honestly, I just stood there for a while watching a crow hop between the rocks. The stones look smaller from far away but up close they’re rough, almost pitted, and colder than I thought. Someone nearby whispered about druids; I mostly felt small and kind of curious about who dragged these things here 5,000 years ago. Didn’t expect to feel that.

After Stonehenge we drove through fields and tiny villages — one had a pub with a crooked sign I wish we’d stopped at. By the time we reached Bath, the sky was brighter and there were more people around, all moving past those creamy stone buildings. Mark pointed out the Royal Crescent (he called it “the city’s smile,” which made me laugh) and then let us loose for a bit. I wandered into a bakery for a bun that tasted like cinnamon and butter — not sure what it was called but it was warm in my hands.

I picked the Roman Baths entry option (you can do Jane Austen instead if you’re into that). The Baths smell faintly of minerals and something old — not bad, just ancient. There’s steam rising off the water and echoes bounce off those stone arches when people talk too loud. It’s easy to imagine Romans standing right where you are, arguing about politics or whatever Romans did. Later I tried to say “Pulteney Bridge” like Mark did (he’s from Bristol so he rolls his R’s), but failed pretty badly — he just grinned.

The ride back to London was quiet except for someone snoring behind me. My phone is full of photos but honestly none of them really get how strange Stonehenge feels or how golden Bath looks in late afternoon light. If you’re thinking about this day trip from London to Stonehenge & Bath… well, you’ll see what I mean.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Stonehenge and explore Bath

• Travel from London by coach
• Visit Stonehenge prehistoric monument
• Cross River Avon and see Pulteney Bridge
• Pass by Royal Crescent
• Visit Bath Abbey
• Explore Roman Baths
• Visit Jane Austen Centre
• Return and drop off at Gloucester Road station

Top questions

How long is the day trip from London to Stonehenge & Bath?

The tour ends around 19:30pm with drop-off by Gloucester Road underground station; expect a full-day trip.

Is entry to Stonehenge included?

Entry to Stonehenge is included if you select that option when booking.

Can I visit both the Roman Baths and Jane Austen Centre?

You can choose entry to either the Roman Baths or Jane Austen Centre depending on your selected ticket option.

Is transportation air-conditioned?

Yes, transportation is by air-conditioned coach from London.

Where does the tour end?

The final drop-off point is by Gloucester Road underground station in London.

Are infants allowed on this tour?

Yes, infants can join; they must sit on an adult's lap or use a stroller/pram.

Is there an audio guide at Stonehenge?

The Stonehenge Audio Guide is available for download in 12 languages via app store.

What are some highlights in Bath during this tour?

You’ll see Pulteney Bridge, Royal Crescent, Bath Abbey, plus optional entry to Roman Baths or Jane Austen Centre.

What’s included

Your day includes comfortable coach travel from London with a professional guide leading the way. Depending on your ticket choice you’ll get entry to either Stonehenge itself (with downloadable audio guide), the Roman Baths or Jane Austen Centre in Bath. There’s plenty of free time to explore Bath’s streets before returning to London in the evening.