How to travel from Peak District National park to Bath, United Kingdom

The distance between Peak District National park and Bath is around 274km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Peak District National park to Bath by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BathPeak District National park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Bristol (BRS).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
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Drive

Drive to Bath.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance274km (171 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peak District National park and Bath

There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Bath by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £79 ($95) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).

The distance between Peak District National park and Bath is around 274km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 219km (136 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Peak District National park and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Bath is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peak District National park and Bath. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale, Sheffield and Bristol Temple Meads. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Peak District National park and Bath. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Peak District National park and Bath. We recommend that you drive to Bath. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 4h 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 Peak District National park and Bath. The distance is around 274km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Peak District National park and Bath

Transport options from Peak District National park to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
£110($130)
hourly321km (199 miles)
Train via Newport (S Wales)5h 45m
£120($145)
hourly352km (219 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 15m
£79($95)
hourly680km (422 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane4h 30m
£195($230)
hourly494km (307 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane4h 35m
£260($310)
hourly443km (275 miles)
Plane and Train5h 10m
£205($240)
hourly560km (348 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£31($37)
on demand274km (171 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