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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Balcombe is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Balcombe is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Balcombe?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Balcombe. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Balcombe via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Bath to Balcombe?

The distance between Bath and Balcombe is 146 miles. The road distance is 122 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Balcombe without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Bath to Balcombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Balcombe train from?

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

Train or bus from Bath to Balcombe?

The best way to get from Bath to Balcombe is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £29 - £65 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Bath to Balcombe train arrive?

Bath to Balcombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Bath to Balcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Balcombe is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Bath to Balcombe.

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

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Where can I stay near Balcombe?

There are 700+ hotels available in Balcombe.

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

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

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 London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Balcombetrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h 45m
£68–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940
5h 57m
£18–35
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 403
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
4h 8m
£30–64
Drive 121.3 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Balcombecar 121.3 mi
2h 44m
£31–44
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Readingtrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
3h 18m
£58–111

Bath to Balcombe by train

216Weekly Trains

2h 45mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bath to Balcombe.

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Distance: 145 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Balcombe via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Balcombe via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick Airport in around 4h 8m.

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