How to travel from Canterbury to Bath, United Kingdom

The distance between Canterbury and Bath is around 276km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Canterbury to Bath by train, bus and car. 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 St Pancras International and then to Bath Spa.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £87($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bath.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Drive

Drive to Bath.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance281km (175 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and Bath

There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Bath by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £87 ($105).

The distance between Canterbury and Bath is around 276km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (149 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Canterbury and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Bath is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £87 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Bath. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Paddington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

South Eastern Trains Service and Great Western Railway run train services between Canterbury 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.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Canterbury and Bath. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Canterbury and Bath. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Canterbury and Bath. The distance is around 281km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).

How do I get from Canterbury to Bath

Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and Bath

Transport options from Canterbury to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
£87($105)
hourly288km (179 miles)
Train via London Victoria3h 10m
£83($100)
hourly276km (172 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
£14($17)
every 3 hours294km (183 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£32($38)
on demand281km (175 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