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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Chartres is to bus which costs €30 - €170 and takes 15h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Chartres is to fly and train which takes 6h 38m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Chartres via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Chartres via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Bath to Chartres?

The distance between Bath and Chartres is 718 km.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs €130 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Bath to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Chartres bus from?

Bath to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Chartres train from?

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

Train or bus from Bath to Chartres?

The best way to get from Bath to Chartres is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs €130 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €170 and takes 15h 21m.

Where does the Bath to Chartres bus arrive?

Bath to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Bath and Chartres?

Chartres is 1h ahead of Bath. It is currently 5:11 AM in Bath and 6:11 AM in Chartres.

Where does the Bath to Chartres train arrive?

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

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

Book your Bath to Chartres train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bath to Chartres?

Book your Bath to Chartres bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 424+ hotels available in Chartres.

Bath to Chartres - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Bath to Chartres by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, train, car train, or plane

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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
6h 58m
€136–466
Bus
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 (Bercy Seine) to Chartres
15h 21m
€32–167
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bath to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to Chartres
10h 46m
€71–357
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals403
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
15h 14m
€51–141
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bath to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Chartres
7h 11m
Fly Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
6h 38m
€89–230
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
7h 42m
€153–469
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
8h 12m
€117–351
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, bus
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 Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
4. Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Chartres
8h 13m
€96–310
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LHR - ORY
3. Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Chartres
7h 16m
€91–425

Bath to Chartres by bus, foot, subway, and train

38Weekly Services

15h 14mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 718.2 km
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Chartres via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chartres via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 15h 21m.

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