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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Saintes is to drive and car ferry which costs €120 - €340 and takes 12h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Saintes is to drive and car ferry which takes 12h 26m and costs €120 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Saintes?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Saintes via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Saintes via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Bath to Saintes?

The distance between Bath and Saintes is 1139 km.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Bath to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Saintes bus from?

Bath to Saintes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Saintes train from?

Bath to Saintes train services, operated by First Great Western, depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Saintes?

The best way to get from Bath to Saintes is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs and takes 20h 45m.

Where does the Bath to Saintes bus arrive?

Bath to Saintes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bath and Saintes?

Saintes is 1h ahead of Bath. It is currently 3:19 PM in Bath and 4:19 PM in Saintes.

Where does the Bath to Saintes train arrive?

Bath to Saintes train services, operated by First Great Western, arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Saintes?

There are 666+ hotels available in Saintes.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bath to Saintes by train, car, car ferry, bus, 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 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 Angoulemetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
10h 28m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Saintescar
12h 26m
€121–338
Train, bus
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 bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Saintesbus
13h 36m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bath to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Saintescar
11h 14m
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 403
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Saintesbus
20h 45m
Bus
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 bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Saintesbus
22h 8m
Fly Bristol Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
7h 41m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac 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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
9h 48m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
9h 22m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique 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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
10h 19m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) flights

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3h 10mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,138.8 km
Duration: 10h 28m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Saintes via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 10h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Saintes via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 20h 45m.

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