How to travel from Swanage to Bath, United Kingdom

The distance between Swanage and Bath is around 110km (68 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Swanage 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.

👋 Also check out BathSwanage if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bath Spa.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bournemouth Station and then to Bath.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bath.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance110km (68 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swanage and Bath

There are several options for getting from Swanage to Bath by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).

The distance between Swanage and Bath is around 110km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 90km (56 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Swanage and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swanage to Bath is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swanage and Bath. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swanage to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bournemouth and Southampton Central. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

South Western Railway, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Swanage and Bath. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Swanage and Bath. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swanage to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bournemouth Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

More Bus and National Express run regular bus services between Swanage and Bath. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Swanage and Bath. The distance is around 110km (68 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

How do I get from Swanage to Bath

Compare travel optionsbetween Swanage and Bath

Transport options from Swanage to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
£100($120)
hourly192km (120 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 25m
£10($12)
once daily134km (84 miles)
Bus via Poole, Bus Station4h 15m
£12($14)
once daily155km (96 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£19($23)
on demand110km (68 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Swanage and Bath

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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