How to travel from Bath to Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The distance between Bath and Edinburgh is around 551km (343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bath to Edinburgh by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Edinburgh → Bath if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI).
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£105($120)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train via Birmingham New Street
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Preston and then to Edinburgh.
- Duration5h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and then to Edinburgh Princes Street.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£35($42)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and Edinburgh
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bath to Edinburgh by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($120).
The distance between Bath and Edinburgh is around 551km (343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 511km (318 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Bath and Edinburgh by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bath to Edinburgh is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £105 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bath to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Temple Meads. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Bath and Edinburgh. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bath and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bath to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus Station and Dunbar Asda Spott Rd. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.
Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and National Express run regular bus services between Bath and Edinburgh. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Bath and Edinburgh. The distance is around 613km (381 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Edinburgh is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £105 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bath and Edinburgh
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 25m | £105($120) | every 20 mins | 551km (343 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 60m | £95($110) | every 30 mins | 632km (393 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Central, Fly | 3h 30m | £235($275) | hourly | 695km (432 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 3h 45m | £140($165) | hourly | 590km (367 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street + 1 similar | 5h 45m | £140($165) | every 4 hours | 634km (394 miles) |
| Train | 6h 40m | £210($250) | every 3 hours | 713km (443 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 35m | £35($42) | twice a week | 693km (431 miles) |
| Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth | 12h 20m | £22($26) | once daily | 720km (447 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | £70($83) | on demand | 613km (381 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bath and Edinburgh
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
East Coast Buses
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Airports near Edinburgh
The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh