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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Castres is to bus via Paris which costs €30 - €180 and takes 25h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Castres is to fly and train which takes 7h 9m and costs €100 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Castres?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Castres. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Castres via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

How far is it from Bath to Castres?

The distance between Bath and Castres is 1043 km.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Castres without a car is to train which takes 13h 15m and costs €190 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Bath to Castres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Castres train from?

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

Train or bus from Bath to Castres?

The best way to get from Bath to Castres is to train which takes 13h 15m and costs €190 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €30 - €180 and takes 25h 9m.

What is the time difference between Bath and Castres?

Castres is 1h ahead of Bath. It is currently 6:50 PM in Bath and 7:50 PM in Castres.

Where does the Bath to Castres train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Castres?

There are 406+ hotels available in Castres.

Bath to Castres - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Bath to Castres by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, or car train

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

Fly from Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)BRS - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
7h 9m
€100–247
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Toulouse Matabiau
4. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routière760
25h 9m
€30–177
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Toulouse MatabiauTgv
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to CastresTer
13h 15m
€190–738
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bath to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Castres
16h 27m
€176–433
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LHR - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
8h 14m
€135–524
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LGW - TLS
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
9h 22m
€129–339
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)STN - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
9h 12m
€121–393
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals403
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lille
3. Take the bus from Lille to Toulouse
4. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routière760
28h 2m
€60–292
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bath to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Castres
13h 33m

Bath to Castres by train, subway, and foot

49Weekly Services

13h 15mAverage Duration

€190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,043.2 km
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Castres, Occitanie, France?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Castres via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 13h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to CASTRES - Gare Routière via London Victoria, Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy, Gare De Toulouse-Matabiau, Marengo-SNCF, Argoulets, and TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets in around 25h 9m.

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