What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Backwell?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Backwell is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Backwell?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Backwell is to train which takes 33 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Backwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Backwell. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Crossroads via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Backwell?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Nailsea & Backwell. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Bath to Backwell?

The distance between Bath and Backwell is 19 miles. The road distance is 20.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Backwell without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Backwell without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs £7 - £12.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Backwell?

The train from Bath Spa to Nailsea & Backwell takes 33 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Bath to Backwell bus from?

Bath to Backwell bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Backwell train from?

Bath to Backwell train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Backwell?

The best way to get from Bath to Backwell is to train which takes 33 min and costs £7 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 37m.

Where does the Bath to Backwell bus arrive?

Bath to Backwell bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Backwell train arrive?

Bath to Backwell train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Nailsea & Backwell station.

Can I drive from Bath to Backwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Backwell is 20 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Bath to Backwell.

How do I get a train ticket from Bath to Backwell?

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Where can I stay near Backwell?

There are 1825+ hotels available in Backwell.

Bath to Backwell - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Bath to Backwell by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Nailsea & BackwellLondon Paddington - Exeter St Davids / ...
33 min
£7–12
Drive 20 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Backwell20 mi
36 min
£5–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationX39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to CrossroadsX7 / ...
1h 37m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bath to Backwell20 mi
36 min
£40–55
Train via Bristol Temple Meads
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple MeadsLondon Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Nailsea & BackwellLondon Paddington - Exeter St Davids / ...
43 min
£11–18

Bath to Backwell by train

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Distance: 19.4 mi
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Bath, England and Backwell, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bath Spa to Nailsea & Backwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Crossroads via Bus Station in around 1h 37m.

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