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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bath is to bus via Leeds which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 57m.

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 34m and costs £50 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

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 Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

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 which takes 6h 51m and costs £230 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Edinburgh to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bath bus from?

Edinburgh to Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bath train from?

Edinburgh to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Bath?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bath is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £230 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bath bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bath train arrive?

Edinburgh to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Bath?

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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 34m
£52–118
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
10h 57m
£44–78
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 51m
£237–331
Drive 373.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bathcar 373.1 mi
6h 40m
£92–132
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 24m
£53–154
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 59m
£124–380
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 14m
£90–186
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 45m
£114–264
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Staffordtrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 57m
£161–257
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
13h 16m
£79–194

Edinburgh to Bath by train

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Distance: 342.8 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meads every 2 hours. Tickets cost £230–330 and the journey takes 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 57m.

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