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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Bath is to bus via James Street West which costs £10 - £17 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Bath is to train via Bristol Temple Meads which takes 1h 16m and costs £35 - £80.

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 2h 57m.

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 twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.

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 via Bristol Temple Meads which takes 1h 16m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Exeter to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Bath bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Bath train from?

Exeter to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, 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 via Bristol Temple Meads which takes 1h 16m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Exeter to Bath bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Bath train arrive?

Exeter to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads 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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Train via Bristol Temple Meads
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
1h 16m
£40–75
Bus via James Street West
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to James Street Westbus 39 / ...
3h 14m
£10–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
2h 57m
£16–36
Drive 78 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Bathcar 78 mi
1h 42m
£20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bath Spatrain Paignton - London Paddington / ...
1h 28m
£40–80

Exeter to Bath by train

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Distance: 86.6 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 57 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station via Bus Station in around 2h 57m.

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