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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Clifton is to rideshare which costs £2 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Clifton is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Clifton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Lansdown Road via The Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Clifton?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Clifton Down via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Bath to Clifton?

The distance between Bath and Clifton is 19 miles. The road distance is 15.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Clifton without a car is to train and line 8 bus which takes 44 min and costs £7 - £13.

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

It takes approximately 44 min to get from Bath to Clifton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Clifton bus from?

Bath to Clifton bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Westgate Buildings station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Clifton train from?

Bath to Clifton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Clifton?

The best way to get from Bath to Clifton is to train which takes 49 min and costs £6 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 18m.

Where does the Bath to Clifton bus arrive?

Bath to Clifton bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Clifton train arrive?

Bath to Clifton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Bath to Clifton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Clifton is 15 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Bath to Clifton.

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

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Where can I stay near Clifton?

There are 2635+ hotels available in Clifton.

Can I share a ride from Bath to Clifton?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bath and Clifton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bath to Clifton - 6 ways to travel via train, line 8 bus, rideshare, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Bath to Clifton by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, or car

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Train, line 8 bus
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Alma Roadbus 8
44 min
£7–13
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bath to Bristolrideshare 13.5 mi
38 min
£2
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Clifton Downtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Avonmouth / ...
49 min
£6–14
Bus, line 8 bus
1. Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus Stationbus 39 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Haymarket to Lansdown Roadbus 5 / ...
1h 18m
£4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bath to Cliftontaxi 15 mi
31 min
£40–55
Drive 15 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Cliftoncar 15 mi
31 min
£4–6

Bath to Clifton by train and bus

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Distance: 18.7 mi
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Bath, England and Clifton, Bristol, England?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Clifton Down via Bristol Temple Meads in around 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Lansdown Road via Bus Station and The Haymarket in around 1h 18m.

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