University of Bath (Bath Unibus)
Journey planner
You probably already know that Bath is a great city to be a student in, so why not make the most of this beautiful city by jumping on our buses and exploring it?
We've got great services to the University of Bath, plus a network of buses that go pretty much everywhere else you'll need to go.
Your Uni Services
Service U1: University of Bath - Bathwick Hill - City Centre - Oldfield Park
Bath Unibus Service U1 is your best option for getting between the University of Bath, the City Centre and Oldfield Park. It's a high frequency service, so it's the perfect choice for your time in Bath. We also operate a reduced frequency U1 service during the university holidays, so you will always have a bus to campus.
Service U2: University of Bath - Oldfield Park
Bath Unibus Service U2 runs between the University and Oldfield Park during the University term time.
Timetables
U1/U2 summer holiday timetable until 19th September 2024
U1/U2 freshers week timetable from 20th - 28th September 2024
U1/U2 term 1 timetable from 29th September 2024
U1/U2 Christmas timetable from 15th December 2024 - 4th January 2025
U1/U2 exam timetable from 5th - 18th January 2025
We run over 20 bus services in Bath, so whether you're going to university, the city centre, cinema, supermarket, train station or visiting friends - we've got it covered with routes going all over the city.
Bath network map from 1st September 2024
Tickets
We've got a fantastic range of student tickets, and all students get up to 10% discount on tickets purchased on the First Bus App or using Tap On, Tap Off on services U1/U2/U5. Remember to carry your University of Bath student ID, verified Student Beans ID, TOTUM ID or UNiDAYS ID with you when travelling on our buses.
Tap On, Tap Off
If you're only travelling on the U1, U2 or U5, the easiest way to pay is with Tap On, Tap Off. Just tap your contactless card when you board the bus, and tap the same card/ device when you leave, and we'll work out the fare for you! If you only travel on these services you'll be capped at the student Bath Zone prices for a single, 2-Trip, Day or Week depending on how much you travel. Please note, if you use any of our other services in Bath, this will incur the adult fare charges.
Each day, we'll add up the value of your trips...
| No. Trips | Bath Services U1/U2/U5 |
| 1 trip | £1.80 |
| 2 trips | £3.42 |
| 3 trips | £5.22 |
| 4 or more trips | £5.40 |
We'll also cap your costs over the week...
| No. Trips | Bath Services U1/U2/U5 |
| 1st day's travel | £5.40 |
| 2nd day's travel | £10.80 |
| 3rd day's travel | £14.85 |
| 4th day's travel | £18.00 |
| 5th day's travel | £19.35 |
| 6th day's travel | £20.25 |
| 7th day's travel | £21.15 |
If you want to use services other than the U1/U2/U5, you can still get a 10% discount by purchasing a student ticket on the First Bus App. You can use the below tickets on any of services within your chosen zone, including Bath Unibus Services U1 & U2 (excludes special event & Airport Flyer services).
| Ticket Type | Bath Fare Zone | West of England Fare Zone |
| Single | £1.80 | £2.00 |
| Day | £5.40 | £6.30 |
| Week | £21.15 | £27.00 |
| Month | £75.42 | £85.50 |
Longer term tickets
If you're using the bus regularly, our longer term tickets are great value. Each ticket allows unlimited travel on our services within your chosen zone. These tickets can be purchased on the First Bus app.
| Student/staff fares* | |
| Uni Year (20 Sept 2024 - 1 June 2025) | £460 |
| Autumn Term (20 Sept 2024 - 15 Dec 2025) | £210 |
| Spring Term (5 Jan 2024 - 6 April 2025) | £210 |
| Summer Term (20 April 2024 - 1 June 2025) | £105 |
| Semester 1 (20 Sept 2024 - 9 Feb 2025) | £285 |
| Semester 2 (16 Feb 2025 - 14 June 2025) | £250 |
*fares valid only with a valid student ID.
Where to buy
Student tickets are available on the free First Bus App. To buy your ticket:
- Search for ‘First Bus’ in your app store and download the First Bus app
- Select ‘Bristol, Bath & the West’ area
- Press mTickets from the bottom menu, then Bristol, Bath and the West and then Bath
- Click on Buy at the top and then select single, Day, Week, Month or Month+. Choose the Student ticket you need.
- You will be asked to set up an account, please complete the requested details.
- click Continue and you will be asked to confirm you are a student.
- Select a payment method to purchase your ticket
- You can either use it straight away or move to the wallet to use later
- When you want to travel, activate your ticket and then scan the QR code on the bus.
Keep up-to-date with Bath Unibus
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Want to chat?
If you comment, suggestion or complaint about Bath Unibus services email bath-uni.feedback@firstbus.co.uk
