The distance between Brighton and Bath is around 204km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Brighton to Bath by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Victoria and then to Bath Spa.
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There are several options for getting from Brighton to Bath by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £49 ($58) and will take around 2h 30m.
The distance between Brighton and Bath is around 204km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 167km (104 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Brighton and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brighton to Bath is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £49 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £49 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Bath. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Brighton and Bath with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 15m.
Gatwick Express, Southern Service and Great Western Railway run train services between Brighton and Bath. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brighton and Bath. We recommend that you take the train to London Victoria and then to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to London Victoria and then to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brighton and Bath. The distance is around 219km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £49 ($58).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2h 30m | £49($58) | hourly | 259km (161 miles) |
Train to Bath Spa | 3h 15m | £51($60) | twice daily | 204km (127 miles) |
Train via Southampton Central | 3h 15m | £52($61) | hourly | 204km (127 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | £25($30) | on demand | 219km (136 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bath offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.