The average train between Edinburgh and Bath takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Bath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Bath. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Bath at 5:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Bath. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Bath station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Edinburgh to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Edinburgh to Bath train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Edinburgh and Bath is 511.9 km. The road distance is 713 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meads every 2 hours. Tickets cost £220–320 and the journey takes 6h 29m.