How to travel from Ely to Bath, United Kingdom
The distance between Ely and Bath is around 262km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Ely to Bath by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bath → Ely if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Bath Spa.
- Duration2h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£74($88)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ely and Bath
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ely to Bath by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £74 ($88) and will take around 2h 45m.
The distance between Ely and Bath is around 262km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (132 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Ely and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ely to Bath is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £74 ($88).
The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £74 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Bath. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ely to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Paddington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Great Northern, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Ely 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
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ely and Bath. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Ely and Bath. The distance is around 262km (163 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 Ely to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £74 ($88).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ely and Bath
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | £74($88) | hourly | 291km (181 miles) |
| Train via Birmingham New Street | 4hrs | £130($155) | hourly | 358km (223 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £46($54) | on demand | 262km (163 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ely and Bath
Train operators
Great Northern
Airports near Bath
The following major airports near Bath offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 24km (15 miles) from Bath
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Bath
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Bath