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 €65 - €150 and takes 20h 40m.

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 35m and costs €80 - €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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.

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 24m.

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 24m and costs €150 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 10h 24m 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 24m and costs €150 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 20h 40m.

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 5:04 AM in Bath and 6:04 AM 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?

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Bath to Saintes - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Bath to Saintes by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, car, 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 24m
€157–614
Bus
cheapest
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 40m
€65–147
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
€128–485
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus
4. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain Ter
19h 55m
€90–265
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bath to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
3. Drive from Caen to Saintescar
13h 4m
€108–411
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
Fly from Bristol Airport, train
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 35m
€84–219
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
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 45m
€107–328
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
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 25m
€116–383

Bath to Saintes by train, subway, and foot

48Weekly Services

10h 24mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,138.9 km
Duration: 10h 24m

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 24m. 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 40m.

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