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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bath is to bus via Leeds which costs £25 - £65 and takes 11h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bath is to fly and train which takes 3h 36m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh 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 11h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh 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 48m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bath?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bath is 345 miles. The road distance is 375.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bath without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £60 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Edinburgh to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bath bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bath train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Bath?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bath is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £60 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 11h 4m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bath bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Bath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Bath is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Edinburgh to Bath.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Bath train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2618+ hotels available in Bath.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 36m
£44–112
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 / ...
11h 4m
£25–63
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple MeadsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 48m
£62–288
Drive 373.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bath373.1 mi
6h 36m
£92–133
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 22m
£51–172
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 31m
£122–296
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 4m
£114–446
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 20m
£66–194
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
12h 41m
£26–67

Edinburgh to Bath by train

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Distance: 342.7 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meads every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–280 and the journey takes 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station in around 11h 4m.

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