How to travel from Colchester to Bath, United Kingdom

The distance between Colchester and Bath is around 261km (162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Colchester 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 London Liverpool Street and then to Bath Spa.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £69($82)
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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Bristol (BRS).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bath.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Drive

Drive to Bath.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance300km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colchester and Bath

There are several options for getting from Colchester to Bath by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £69 ($82).

The distance between Colchester and Bath is around 261km (162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Colchester and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colchester to Bath is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £69 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colchester and Bath. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colchester to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Colchester and Bath. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Colchester and Bath. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colchester to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Colchester and Bath. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Bath. We recommend that you take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Colchester and Bath. The distance is around 300km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £69 ($82).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colchester and Bath

Transport options from Colchester to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
£69($82)
hourly261km (162 miles)
Bus and Plane
4hrs
£130($155)
once daily1,104km (686 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
£14($16)
once daily318km (198 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£52($62)
on demand300km (186 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