How to travel from Edinburgh to Bath, United Kingdom

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.

8 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Bath Spa.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Wolverhampton and then to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £210($250)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £46($54)
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Drive

Drive to Bath.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance613km (381 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Bath

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Bath

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Bath

Transport options from Edinburgh to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 15m
£135($160)
every 20 mins551km (342 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
£100($120)
every 30 mins633km (393 miles)
Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train3h 30m
£225($265)
hourly694km (431 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 40m
£210($250)
every 4 hours634km (394 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads6h 40m
£235($280)
every 3 hours713km (443 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly7h 30m
£155($185)
every 4 hours669km (416 miles)
Bus
13h 30m
£46($54)
5 times a week855km (532 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
£70($83)
on demand613km (381 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