How to travel from Bath to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Bath and London is around 171km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bath to London by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to London Paddington.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
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Drive

Drive to London Paddington.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance180km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and London

There are several options for getting from Bath to London by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).

The distance between Bath and London is around 171km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (97 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Bath and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bath to London is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Bath and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and London. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bath and London with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 25m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Bath and London. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, 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 London. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bath and London with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 3h 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Bath and London. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3h 10m 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 London. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington. instead which will take 1h 25m.

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 London. The distance is around 180km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bath and London

Transport options from Bath to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
£46($55)
hourly171km (106 miles)
Bus
3h 10m
£8($9)
every 3 hours186km (116 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
£21($25)
on demand180km (112 miles)

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Airports near London

The following major airports near London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London