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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Saintes is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 20h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Saintes is to fly and train which takes 7h 46m and costs €70 - €220.

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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.

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 €160 - €600.

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 Great Western Railway (GWR), 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 €160 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 20h 35m.

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 7:51 PM in Bath and 8:51 PM in Saintes.

Where does the Bath to Saintes train arrive?

Bath to Saintes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), 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 633+ 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 (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, train, 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
€167–584
Fly Bristol Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
7h 46m
€73–219
Drive, car ferry
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
€121–337
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 32m
€147–475
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the bus from Médiathèque to Gare Routièrebus 507
4. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
5. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
21h 36m
€106–312
Bus
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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Saintesbus
20h 35m
€82–138
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
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 Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
9h 49m
€108–318
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 Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
9h 28m
€107–344
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 32m
€111–334

Bath to Saintes by train, subway, and foot

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10h 28mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,139.2 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, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 35m.

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