How to travel from Luton to Bath, United Kingdom

The distance between Luton and Bath is around 205km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Luton 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 Farringdon and then to Bath Spa.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £61($72)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bath.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Bath.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance205km (128 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luton and Bath

There are several options for getting from Luton to Bath by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($42).

The distance between Luton and Bath is around 205km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Luton and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Luton to Bath is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £35 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Bath. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Farringdon and Paddington station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Thameslink and Great Western Railway run train services between Luton and Bath. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Luton and Bath. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Luton to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

National Express run regular bus services between Luton and Bath. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Farringdon and then to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2h 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 Luton and Bath. The distance is around 205km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £61 ($72).

How do I get from Luton to Bath

Compare travel optionsbetween Luton and Bath

Transport options from Luton to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
£61($72)
hourly227km (141 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
£13($15)
every 4 hours217km (135 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
£35($42)
on demand205km (128 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