How to travel from Bath to York, United Kingdom

The distance between Bath and York is around 377km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Bath to York by train, bus, 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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Fly to Newcastle (NCL), Train

Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to York.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to York.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds City Centre Kirkgate High Court.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance377km (234 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and York

There are several options for getting from Bath to York by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($110).

The distance between Bath and York is around 377km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (186 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Bath and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bath to York is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £90 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Bath and York, 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 York. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bath to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, Oxford Circus station and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Great Western Railway, LNER, Grand Central and CrossCountry run train services between Bath and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 York. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bath to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Centre Kirkgate High Court. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Bath and York. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 20m 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 York. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to York. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 377km (234 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

How do I get from Bath to York

Compare travel optionsbetween Bath and York

Transport options from Bath to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Newcastle (NCL), Train + 5 similar
3hrs
£90($110)
5 times a day582km (362 miles)
Plane and Train3h 25m
£100($120)
hourly722km (449 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, plane4h 10m
£235($275)
5 times a day707km (439 miles)
Train to London Paddington, plane4h 40m
£195($230)
hourly567km (352 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
£260($305)
hourly516km (321 miles)
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train4h 55m
£135($160)
hourly878km (545 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
£79($95)
hourly479km (298 miles)
Train to York4h 10m
£125($150)
every 2 hours387km (240 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
£22($26)
4 times a week386km (240 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
£43($51)
on demand377km (234 miles)

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Airports near York

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from York
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from York
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from York