The distance between Southampton and Bath is around 101km (63 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Southampton to Bath by train 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 Bath Spa.
There are several options for getting from Southampton to Bath by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 1h 25m.
The distance between Southampton and Bath is around 101km (63 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 85km (53 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Southampton and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southampton to Bath is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southampton and Bath. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Southampton and Bath with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 25m.
Great Western Railway run train services between Southampton and Bath. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, 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 Southampton and Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 1h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southampton to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 1h 25m.
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 Southampton and Bath. The distance is around 101km (63 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £30 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 25m | £30($35) | hourly | 105km (65 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | £12($14) | on demand | 101km (63 miles) |
The following major airports near Bath offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.