How to travel from Belfast to Bath, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Bath is around 495km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Belfast to Bath by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bath → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Bath Spa.
- Duration2h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£145($170)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bath.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£46($55)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Bath.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£73($86)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Bath
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Bath by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).
The distance between Belfast and Bath is around 495km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 430km (267 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Belfast and Bath by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Bath is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Bath is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Bath. We recommend that you fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Bath. We recommend that you fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Bath. We recommend that you fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Bath is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Bath. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Bath. We recommend that you fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Bath is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Bath
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 2h 15m | £105($125) | hourly | 495km (308 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train | 3h 25m | £160($190) | hourly | 624km (388 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 25m | £63($75) | hourly | 519km (322 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 30m | £190($225) | hourly | 544km (338 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 45m | £200($235) | hourly | 591km (368 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 10h 35m | £145($170) | 3 times a week | 542km (337 miles) |
| Ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, train | 11h 25m | £175($205) | 3 times a week | 543km (338 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 11h 40m | £160($190) | 4 times a day | 713km (443 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 12h 10m | £170($200) | 4 times a day | 706km (439 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 14h 30m | £46($55) | once daily | 1,023km (636 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 15m | £73($86) | every 4 hours | 718km (446 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Bath
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Bus companies
Aircoach
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
Airports near Bath
The following major airports near Bath offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 24km (15 miles) from Bath
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Bath
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Bath