How to travel from Stirling to Bath, United Kingdom

The distance between Stirling and Bath is around 595km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Stirling to Bath by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh then London Kings Cross and then to Bath Spa.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
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Drive

Drive to Bath.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance644km (400 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Bath

There are several options for getting from Stirling to Bath by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).

The distance between Stirling and Bath is around 595km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 537km (334 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Stirling and Bath by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stirling to Bath is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stirling and Bath. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, London Kings Cross and Paddington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper and Transport for Wales run train services between Stirling and Bath. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Stirling and Bath. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stirling to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Stirling and Bath. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Stirling and Bath. The distance is around 644km (400 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Bath is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Bath

Transport options from Stirling to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
2h 35m
£110($130)
hourly595km (370 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly2h 40m
£90($105)
every 30 mins604km (375 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane3h 50m
£240($285)
hourly738km (459 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane3h 60m
£260($305)
hourly757km (470 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane4hrs
£150($175)
hourly633km (394 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 35m
£125($145)
hourly861km (535 miles)
Train via Edinburgh7h 30m
£220($260)
every 2 hours771km (479 miles)
Train via Crewe8h 45m
£140($165)
6 times a week710km (441 miles)
Bus
10h 25m
£34($40)
once daily852km (529 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
£74($87)
on demand644km (400 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