How to travel from Bath to Peak District National park, United Kingdom

The distance between Bath and Peak District National park is around 275km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bath to Peak District National park by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Sheffield.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
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Drive

Drive to Peak District National Park.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance275km (171 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and Peak District National park

There are several options for getting from Bath to Peak District National park by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).

The distance between Bath and Peak District National park is around 275km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 219km (136 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Bath and Peak District National park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bath to Peak District National park is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Peak District National park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and Peak District National park. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bath to Peak District National park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Temple Meads, Sheffield and Edale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Bath and Peak District National park. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bath and Peak District National park. We recommend that you drive to Peak District National Park. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Peak District National park. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Peak District National park is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Peak District National park. The distance is around 275km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Peak District National park is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bath and Peak District National park

Transport options from Bath to Peak District National park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
£110($130)
hourly321km (199 miles)
Train via Newport (S Wales)5h 30m
£120($145)
hourly352km (219 miles)
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 20m
£160($190)
hourly814km (506 miles)
Train to London Paddington, plane4h 25m
£195($230)
hourly494km (307 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
£260($310)
hourly443km (275 miles)
Train to London Paddington, plane5hrs
£205($240)
hourly560km (348 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£31($37)
on demand275km (171 miles)

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Airports near Peak District National park

The following major airports near Peak District National park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Peak District National park
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Peak District National park