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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Bath is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £14 - £75 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Bath is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Bath station. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Bath. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Bath Spa via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Bath?

The distance between Gatwick and Bath is 123 miles. The road distance is 123.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Bath without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £45 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Gatwick to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Bath bus from?

Gatwick to Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Bath train from?

Gatwick to Bath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick to Bath?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Bath is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £45 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £14 - £75 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Gatwick to Bath bus arrive?

Gatwick to Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Gatwick to Bath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gatwick to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Bath is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Gatwick to Bath.

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

Book your Gatwick to Bath train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gatwick to Bath?

Book your Gatwick to Bath bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bath?

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Gatwick to Bath - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Gatwick to Bath by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Bath SpaLondon Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 45m
£49–155
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk920 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus StationUk043
3h 44m
£14–74
Drive 122.4 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Bath122.4 mi
2h 18m
£31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Bristol Bus StationUk940
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Mary's Buildings172
5h 19m

Gatwick to Bath by train

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2h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 122.3 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Bath Spa via Reading in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 44m.

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