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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bath is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bath is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Bath. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Bath Spa via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Manchester to Bath?

The distance between Manchester and Bath is 183 miles. The road distance is 172.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Bath without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £35 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Manchester to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bath bus from?

Manchester to Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bath train from?

Manchester to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Bath?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bath is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 5h.

Where does the Manchester to Bath bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Bath train arrive?

Manchester to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Bath is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Manchester to Bath.

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

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Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2581+ hotels available in Bath.

Manchester to Bath - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Bath by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New StreetManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple MeadsManchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 42m
£38–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationX39 / ...
4h 53m
Drive 171.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Bath171.8 mi
3h 15m
£44–63
Fly to Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)MAN - BRS
5h
£72–168
Train, line 19 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol ParkwayManchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Parkway Stn to Bus Station19
4h 38m
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Mary's Buildings172
6h 59m
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spa
4h 20m
£97–373
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spa
4h 33m
£95–242

Manchester to Bath by train

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3h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 182.1 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bath Spa via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via Bus Station in around 4h 53m.

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