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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Bath is to bus which costs £26 - £70 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Bath is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Bath. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at James Street West via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Bath. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Bath Spa via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Derby to Bath?

The distance between Derby and Bath is 143 miles. The road distance is 132.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Bath without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £70 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Derby to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Bath bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Bath train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Bath?

The best way to get from Derby to Bath is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £70 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Derby to Bath bus arrive?

Derby to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Derby to Bath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derby to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Bath is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Derby to Bath.

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

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Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 1407+ hotels available in Bath.

Derby to Bath - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Bath by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h 23m
£74–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to James Street Westbus 39 / ...
5h 27m
£27–66
Drive 131.6 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Bathcar 131.6 mi
2h 37m
£33–48
Train via Gloucester
1. Take the train from Derby to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Gloucester to Bath Spatrain Gloucester - Westbury / ...
3h 58m
£71–113

Derby to Bath by train

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2h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 141.8 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to James Street West via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 5h 27m.

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