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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Backwell is to bus via The Centre which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 24m.

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 30 min and costs £8 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Backwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Backwell. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Crossroads via The Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

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 30 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 30 min and costs £8 - £16.

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

The train from Bath Spa to Nailsea & Backwell takes 30 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 Westgate Buildings 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 30 min and costs £8 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus via The Centre, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the Bath to Backwell bus arrive?

Bath to Backwell bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Christmas Steps 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 37 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 1892+ hotels available in Backwell.

Bath to Backwell - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Bath to Backwell by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Nailsea & Backwelltrain London Paddington - Weston-super-Mare / ...
30 min
£8–16
Bus via The Centre
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Christmas Stepsbus X39 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Centre to Crossroadsbus X7 / ...
1h 24m
£4–6
Drive 20 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Backwellcar 20 mi
37 min
£5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bath to Backwelltaxi 20 mi
37 min
£40–55
Train via Bristol Temple Meads
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Nailsea & Backwelltrain Severn Beach - Exeter St Davids / ...
42 min
£8–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Crossroadsbus X7 / ...
1h 37m
£4–6

Bath to Backwell by train

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Distance: 19.4 mi
Duration: 30 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 £8–16 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Crossroads via Christmas Steps and The Centre in around 1h 24m.

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