There are 10 ways to get from Bath to York by train, bus, car, 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 via London
best- Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 35m£98–173Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
8h£27–41Drive 215.9 mi
- Drive from Bath to Yorkcar 215.9 mi
4h 7m£54–78Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
4h 21m£58–156Train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Yorktrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 11m£105–159Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
8h 51m£36–57Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
5h 25m£129–313Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
6h 12m£122–274Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
6h 8m£135–396Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
6h 17m£112–272
Bath to York by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bath to York is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Bath to York is to train via London which takes 3h 35m and costs £95 - £180.
No, there is no direct bus from Bath to York. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Micklegate via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Bath to York. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at York via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Bath and York is 298 miles. The road distance is 217.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bath to York without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 35m and costs £95 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Bath to York, including transfers.
Bath to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bath to York train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
The best way to get from Bath to York is to train via London which takes 3h 35m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Bath, England and York, England?
You can take a train from Bath Spa to York via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Micklegate via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–200
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bath to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Bath to York train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bath to York is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Bath to York.
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