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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Edinburgh is to bus via Leeds which costs £30 - £60 and takes 12h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Bath to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bath and Edinburgh is 345 miles. The road distance is 375.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £170 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Bath to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bath to Edinburgh train from?

Bath to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bath to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £170 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 12h 9m.

Where does the Bath to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Bath to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Bath to Edinburgh train arrive?

Bath to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Bath to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Edinburgh is 376 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Bath to Edinburgh.

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

Book your Bath to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Bath to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bath to Edinburgh by train, plane, 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 to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3h 37m
£41–106
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
12h 9m
£35–60
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 49m
£178–566
Drive 373.5 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Edinburghcar 373.5 mi
6h 40m
£92–133
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
4h 45m
£123–296
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 26m
£44–126
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 46m
£131–369
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 59m
£89–266
Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 57m
£56–250
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 49m
£163–406
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
13h 10m
£55–77

Bath to Edinburgh by train

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7h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 342.9 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverley every 2 hours. Tickets cost £170–550 and the journey takes 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 9m.

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