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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Chartres is to bus and train which costs €65 - €160 and takes 16h 22m.

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 47m and costs €75 - €240.

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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

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 7h 4m and costs €200 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Bath to Chartres, including transfers.

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.

What is the time difference between Bath and Chartres?

Chartres is 1h ahead of Bath. It is currently 7:24 PM in Bath and 8:24 PM 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?

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Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 465+ hotels available in Chartres.

Bath to Chartres - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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

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
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain Ter
7h 4m
€202–366
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 403
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
16h 22m
€68–152
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bath to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Chartrescar
7h 15m
Fly Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
6h 47m
€75–235
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bath to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Chartrescar
10h 18m
€79–473
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
7h 36m
€168–450
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
8h 19m
€126–324
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LGW - ORY
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
8h 46m
€130–363
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LHR - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
7h 56m
€129–396

Bath to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 4mAverage Duration

€202Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bath to Chartres.

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Distance: 718.1 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 4m.

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