Travel and Transport
*By Rail
From London Paddington, Bath is on the main line heading towards Bristol
Temple Meads and takes approximately one hour and three quarterswith
stops at Swindon, Didcot Parkway and Chippenham. From Bath, Bristol
is approximately ten minutes away by train.
Bath Spa is a small railway station with two platforms and small café shops on the platforms and at the entrance. The station is situated next to the river and the Bus station, all close to the centre of Bath. It is also possible to hire a car outside the station. For information on travel by train please go to: www.nationalrail.co.uk
*By coach
National Express coach services run to and from London, Heathrow and
destinations. The Bus Station is located in Manvers Street. A ticket
and information office can be found at the coach station for additional
information. For information on travel to Bath by coach please go to:
www.nationalexpress.co.uk
*By bus
First Badgerline run a large number of local bus services within Bath.
It is also possible to catch a bus to further villages and towns such
as Bradford-on-Avon Bristol and. Special ticket passes are available
so you can travel across the South West of England. An office is situated
at Manvers Street with adequate information including leaflets; timetables
and route planners can be obtained. For information on travel by Bus
in and around Bath please go to: www.firstbadgerline.co.uk
*By air
Bristol International Airport is Bath's closest although the
airport is very small and restricted in its destinations. The cost of
a taxi would cost approximately £30. Bath is easily accessible
from any major airport by using the rail transportation as listed above.
*Road connections from London are also simple and straight forward if you are wishing to drive to Bath especially from Heathrow Airport. For information on the Park and Ride in Bath please go to: www.bathnes.gov.uk
