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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bath is to bus which costs £23 - £70 and takes 12h 13m.

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 35m 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 10h 42m.

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 46m.

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 46m and costs £55 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m 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 46m and costs £55 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs and takes 10h 42m.

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 40m to drive from Edinburgh to Bath.

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

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Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2632+ 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)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bath Spatrain
3h 35m
£40–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
12h 13m
£24–70
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 46m
£59–306
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
10h 42m
Drive 373.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bathcar 373.1 mi
6h 40m
£92–133
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4h 20m
£47–167
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain
5h 20m
£120–318
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
4h 59m
£110–424
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5h 14m
£60–194

Edinburgh to Bath by train

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Distance: 342.7 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £50–300 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 10h 42m.

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