How to travel from Milton Keynes to Bath, United Kingdom

The distance between Milton Keynes and Bath is around 171km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Milton Keynes 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 London Euston and then to Bath Spa.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £66($78)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station and then to Didcot Parkway Station then take the train to Bath Spa.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bath.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance171km (106 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Bath

There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Bath by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £66 ($78).

The distance between Milton Keynes and Bath is around 171km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 132km (82 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Milton Keynes and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Bath is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £66 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Bath. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milton Keynes to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Paddington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Great Western Railway run train services between Milton Keynes and Bath. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Milton Keynes and Bath. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milton Keynes to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Milton Keynes and Bath. The distance is around 171km (106 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 Milton Keynes to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £66 ($78).

How do I get from Milton Keynes to Bath

Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and Bath

Transport options from Milton Keynes to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
£66($78)
hourly254km (158 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 20m
£34($40)
hourly176km (109 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£30($35)
on demand171km (106 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