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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bath is to fly and train which costs £50 - £130 and takes 3h 40m.

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 40m and costs £50 - £130.

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 Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

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 via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 23m and costs £150 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Edinburgh to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bath train from?

Edinburgh to Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bath train arrive?

Edinburgh to Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wolverhampton 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?

Book your Edinburgh to Bath train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2801+ hotels available in Bath.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bath by plane, train, 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 40m
£54–128
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 23m
£154–250
Drive 373.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bathcar 373.1 mi
6h 40m
£91–131
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
£63–171
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 55m
£124–344
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 40m
£114–260
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 15m
£88–182
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 52m
£227–323
Train #2
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain
8h 40m
£150–279

Edinburgh to Bath by train

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6h 23mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Bath.

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Distance: 343.1 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bath Spa via Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 23m.

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