How to travel from London to Bath, United Kingdom

The distance between London and Bath is around 171km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from London to Bath by 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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Train

Take the train to Bath Spa.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bath.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
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Drive

Drive to Bath.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance179km (111 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Bath

There are several options for getting from London to Bath by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).

The distance between London and Bath is around 171km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (97 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from London and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to Bath is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Bath. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Bath with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 20m.

Great Western Railway run train services between London and Bath. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, 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 London and Bath. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between London and Bath with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 3hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between London and Bath. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 1h 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 London and Bath. The distance is around 179km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween London and Bath

Transport options from London to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
£46($55)
hourly171km (106 miles)
Bus
3hrs
£8($9)
every 3 hours184km (115 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£21($25)
on demand179km (111 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