The distance between Peterborough and Bath is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Peterborough 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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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Bath Spa.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross then take the bus to Bath.
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There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Bath by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($67).
The distance between Peterborough and Bath is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Peterborough and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Bath is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £57 ($67).
The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Bath. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough 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 20m.
LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central, Hull Trains, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Peterborough 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.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peterborough and Bath. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Peterborough and Bath. The distance is around 241km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £57 ($67).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2h 20m | £57($67) | hourly | 297km (185 miles) |
Train via Farringdon | 2h 55m | £83($100) | hourly | 301km (187 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 3h 25m | £115($140) | hourly | 310km (192 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4hrs | £22($26) | every 3 hours | 312km (194 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £42($50) | on demand | 241km (150 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bath offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.