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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Bath is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Bath is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £29 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Bath?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Bath Spa. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Exeter to Bath?

The distance between Exeter and Bath is 87 miles. The road distance is 78.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Bath without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £29 - £50.

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

The train from Exeter St Davids to Bath Spa takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Bath bus from?

Exeter to Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Bath train from?

Exeter to Bath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Bath?

The best way to get from Exeter to Bath is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Exeter to Bath bus arrive?

Exeter to Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Bath train arrive?

Exeter to Bath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bath Spa station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Bath is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Exeter to Bath.

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

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Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2617+ hotels available in Bath.

Exeter to Bath - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Bath by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bath Spatrain Plymouth - London Paddington / ...
1h 15m
£29–50
Drive 78 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Bathcar 78 mi
1h 42m
£19–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus Uk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
3h 4m
Train via Bristol Temple Meads
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
1h 16m
£21–53
Bus via Public Transport Interchange
1. Take the bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Dorchester Streetbus A4
3h 44m

Exeter to Bath by train

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1h 15mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 86.6 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Bath Spa 3 times a day. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station via Bus Station in around 3h 4m.

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