The distance between Edinburgh and Bath is around 551km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Bath by plane, 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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Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Bath Spa.
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Take the train to Wolverhampton and then to Bristol Temple Meads.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bond St.
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Bath by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).
The distance between Edinburgh and Bath is around 551km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 511km (318 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Edinburgh and Bath by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Bath is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Bath. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Edinburgh and Bath. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and Bath. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Bath. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Bath. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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 Edinburgh and Bath. The distance is around 613km (381 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Bath is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 2h 15m | £135($160) | every 20 mins | 551km (342 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 10m | £100($120) | every 30 mins | 633km (393 miles) |
Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train | 3h 30m | £225($265) | hourly | 694km (431 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 40m | £210($250) | every 4 hours | 634km (394 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads | 6h 40m | £235($280) | every 3 hours | 713km (443 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 7h 30m | £155($185) | every 4 hours | 669km (416 miles) |
Bus | 13h 30m | £46($54) | 5 times a week | 855km (532 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | £70($83) | on demand | 613km (381 miles) |
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