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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Bath is to bus which costs £5 - £23 and takes 2h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Bath is to train via Bristol Temple Meads which takes 58 min and costs £24 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Promenade and arriving at Bus Station via Arle Court Transport Hub and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Bath?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Bath Spa. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Bath?

The distance between Cheltenham and Bath is 56 miles. The road distance is 44.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Bath without a car is to train via Bristol Temple Meads which takes 58 min and costs £24 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Cheltenham to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Bath bus from?

Cheltenham to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Bath train from?

Cheltenham to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Bath?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Bath is to train via Bristol Temple Meads which takes 58 min and costs £24 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £23 and takes 2h 47m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Bath bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Bath train arrive?

Cheltenham to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Bath is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Cheltenham to Bath.

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

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Where can I stay near Bath?

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Cheltenham to Bath - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Bath by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Bristol Temple Meads
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bath Spatrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
58 min
£25–47
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
2h 47m
£5–22
Drive 44.2 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Bathcar 44.2 mi
1h 11m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cheltenham to Bathtaxi 44.2 mi
1h 11m
£170–210
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bath Spatrain Cheltenham Spa - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
1h 26m
£30–60

Cheltenham to Bath by train

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Distance: 55.6 mi
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Bath, England?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Bath Spa via Bristol Temple Meads in around 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Promenade to Bus Station via Arle Court Transport Hub and Bus Station in around 2h 47m.

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