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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Balcombe is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 42m.

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 42m 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 47m.

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 47m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m 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 47m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £18 - £70 and takes 4h 12m.

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 42m 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 686+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to BalcombeBedford - Brighton / ...
2h 47m
£51–135
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk043
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Coach StationUk900 / ...
4h 12m
£18–69
Drive 121.3 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Balcombe121.3 mi
2h 42m
£31–44
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to ReadingBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick AirportReading - Gatwick Airport
3h 20m
£52–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationX39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South TerminalUk940
6h 2m

Bath to Balcombe by train

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2h 47mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Balcombe via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Coach Station, and Gatwick Airport in around 4h 12m.

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