How to travel from Crewe to Bath, United Kingdom

The distance between Crewe and Bath is around 244km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Crewe 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.

👋 Also check out BathCrewe if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bath Spa.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £225($265)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Station and then to Bristol Bond St.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
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Drive

Drive to Bath.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance244km (152 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Crewe and Bath

There are several options for getting from Crewe 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 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £42 ($50).

The distance between Crewe and Bath is around 244km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191km (119 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Crewe 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 Crewe to Bath is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Crewe 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 Crewe and Bath. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Crewe to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Crewe and Bath. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Crewe and Bath. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Crewe to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station and Bristol Bond St. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

D&G Bus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Crewe and Bath. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Crewe to Bath. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Crewe and Bath. The distance is around 244km (152 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 Crewe to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Crewe and Bath

Transport options from Crewe to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
£79($95)
hourly246km (153 miles)
Train via Newport (S Wales)2h 60m
£84($100)
hourly262km (163 miles)
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
£225($265)
every 4 hours424km (264 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train3h 25m
£270($315)
every 4 hours475km (295 miles)
Bus
5hrs
£16($19)
4 times a day250km (155 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£42($50)
on demand244km (152 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