What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Bath?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Bath is to bus via Leeds which costs £25 - £80 and takes 10h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Bath?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Bath is to fly and train which takes 3h 48m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Castle station to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Castle to Bath. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bath Spa via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Bath?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Bath is 345 miles. The road distance is 374.7 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Bath without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Bath without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £60 - £600.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Bath?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Edinburgh Castle to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Bath bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Bath train from?

Edinburgh Castle to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Castle to Bath?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Bath is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £60 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £25 - £80 and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Bath bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Bath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Bath is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Bath.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Bath?

Book your Edinburgh Castle to Bath train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2572+ hotels available in Bath.

Edinburgh Castle to Bath - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Bath by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bath Spa
3h 48m
£44–116
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus StationUk070 / ...
10h 59m
£25–77
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple MeadsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 59m
£63–553
Drive 372.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Bath372.5 mi
6h 35m
£94–135
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4h 33m
£52–177
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spa
5h 40m
£128–316
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
5h 24m
£62–202
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spa
5h 12m
£110–386
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Mary's Buildings172
13h 22m

Edinburgh Castle to Bath by foot and train

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6h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 343.3 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Bath, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £50–550 and the journey takes 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 59m.

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