How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Bath, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Bath is around 225km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent to Bath by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BathStoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
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Drive

Drive to Bath.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance225km (140 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Bath

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Bath by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £95 ($115) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £39 ($46).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Bath is around 225km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Stoke on Trent and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Bath is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Bath. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

CrossCountry, London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Stoke on Trent and Bath. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Stoke on Trent and Bath. We recommend that you drive to Bath. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads. 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 Stoke on Trent and Bath. The distance is around 225km (140 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

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Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
£95($115)
hourly233km (145 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
£39($46)
on demand225km (140 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