How to get from Edinburgh to Bath
- 513 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train + bus, 8h 12m
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We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Bath. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 12m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 513 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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513 km
Edinburgh to Bath: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Edinburgh → LondontrainLNER·4h 32m
- 2London → Bathbus
National Express·3h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with LNER, National Express; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Edinburgh to Bath works
Start with a LNER train from Edinburgh to London, about 4h 32m. Transfer in London and continue by National Express bus on to Bath (3h 20m). In total it's roughly €77 over 8h 12m, 1 transfer.
Edinburgh to Bath: common questions
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Bath?
The most useful route takes about 8h 12m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from Edinburgh to Bath?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Edinburgh to Bath?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Bath from Edinburgh?
About 513 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Edinburgh to Bath cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €77. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Edinburgh to Bath?
On this route you travel with LNER, National Express.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bath?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: LNER, National Express
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026