How to travel from Bath to Edinburgh

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bath to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €101.

Distance: 318 miles (512 km)

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€230

Average price

€50

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€92

Average price

6h 47m

Average total duration

6h 17m

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30m

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11h 54m

Average total duration

11h 24m

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4h 27m

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1h 27m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.1kg

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CrossCountry

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National Express

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easyJet

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from Bath to Edinburgh

How to get from Bath to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bath to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
05:45AM14h50
Bath
08:35PMEdinburgh
$451One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
05:45AM14h50
Bath
08:35PMEdinburgh
$451One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
06:05AM13h25
Bath
07:30PMEdinburgh
$751One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
09:00PM19h35
Bath
04:35PMEdinburgh
$511One-way
0 transfers
National Express
03:15AM14h40
Bath
05:55PMEdinburgh
$581One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:00PM18h20
Bath
04:20PMEdinburgh
$771One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bath to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bath to Edinburgh.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options to Edinburgh from Bath. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Edinburgh is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $30 (€27) compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:

Taking a bus costs $19 (€17) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $49 (€44) for the same trip.

A bus is $81 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Edinburgh costing on average $111 (€100).

The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Bath is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 10 h 23 min of travel time.

Taking a train requires on average 6 h 13 min of travel time.

The distance is approximately 317 miles (511 km) from Bath to Edinburgh.

The average frequency per day from Bath to Edinburgh is:

  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Bath and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bath to Edinburgh:

    The following travel companies offer services from Bath to Edinburgh:

    • Travel with National Express or FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Bath to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for $30 (€27).
    • Travel with easyJet or Azul to go to Edinburgh by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find easyJet Bath to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for $49 (€44).
    • LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, TransPennine Express or first_great_western can get you to Edinburgh by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with CrossCountry from Bath to Edinburgh for $111 (€100) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Bath to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

    • Direct flights with with 10 direct flights per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Edinburgh from Bath.

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Bath to Edinburgh often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Bath and Edinburgh itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Edinburgh and any of these top destinations today!
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