How to travel from Blackpool to Bath, United Kingdom

The distance between Blackpool and Bath is around 355km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Blackpool to Bath 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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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol (BRS).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £220($260)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Bristol Bus & Coach Station.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
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Drive

Drive to Bath.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance355km (221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Bath

There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Bath by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($48).

The distance between Blackpool and Bath is around 355km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 275km (171 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Blackpool and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Bath is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £41 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Bath. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Blackpool and Bath. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Blackpool and Bath. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

National Express run regular bus services between Blackpool and Bath. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 4h 10m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Blackpool and Bath. The distance is around 355km (221 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).

How do I get from Blackpool to Bath

Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Bath

Transport options from Blackpool to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
£115($140)
hourly355km (221 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly5h 35m
£135($155)
hourly391km (243 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 10m
£220($260)
every 2 hours827km (514 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane4h 20m
£205($240)
hourly533km (331 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane4h 20m
£270($320)
hourly482km (299 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane4h 60m
£210($250)
hourly599km (372 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
£16($19)
once daily389km (242 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£41($48)
on demand355km (221 miles)

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Airports near Bath

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Bath
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Bath
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Bath