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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Forth is to bus via Birmingham which costs £35 - £75 and takes 13h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Forth is to fly and train which takes 5h 17m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Forth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Forth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kirk Green via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.

How far is it from Bath to Forth?

The distance between Bath and Forth is 385 miles. The road distance is 363.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Forth without a car is to train via Lancaster which takes 9h 7m and costs £60 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Bath to Forth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Forth bus from?

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

Train or bus from Bath to Forth?

The best way to get from Bath to Forth is to train via Lancaster which takes 9h 7m and costs £60 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 12m.

Where does the Bath to Forth bus arrive?

Bath to Forth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Bath to Forth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Forth is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Bath to Forth.

Where can I stay near Forth?

There are 456+ hotels available in Forth.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Bath to Forth by plane, train, 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.

Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanark
5h 17m
£50–121
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station590 / ...
13h 38m
£37–75
Train via Lancaster
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancaster
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Motherwell
9h 7m
£60–248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Woodstock Street
13h 12m
Drive 361 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Forth361 mi
6h 7m
£91–131
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Kirk Green
5h 43m
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
6h 54m
£117–342
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
6h 56m
£107–371
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
7h 7m
£63–202
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
4. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Kirk Green
7h 48m
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
10h 22m
£84–563

Bath to Forth by train and bus

75Weekly Services

9h 7mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 382.6 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Forth, South Lanarkshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Kirk Green via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Lancaster, Motherwell, Lanark, and High Street in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Kirk Green via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and High Street in around 13h 12m.

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