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 £27 - £70 and takes 11h 7m.

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 29m and costs £55 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

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 46m.

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 46m and costs £60 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m 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 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 46m and costs £60 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 11h 7m.

Where does the Bath to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Bath to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus 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 36m 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 2529+ 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 Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3h 29m
£55–120
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
11h 7m
£27–70
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 46m
£61–561
Drive 373.5 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Edinburgh373.5 mi
6h 36m
£92–133
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
4h 47m
£132–319
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 22m
£60–180
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
4h 44m
£111–394
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 59m
£70–193
Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 54m
£60–199
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to StaffordBristol Temple Meads - Stockport / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 48m
£126–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
13h 28m
£29–82

Bath to Edinburgh by train

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7h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 342.9 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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 £50–550 and the journey takes 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 7m.

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