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How to get fromBath to Porton Downby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Bath to Porton Down by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Salisburytrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the bus from Endless Street to Firs Road Topbus bus 88 / ...
    2h 23m
    £24–40

  2. Drive 41.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bath to Porton Downcar car 41.7 mi
    1h 7m
    £11–15

  3. Line 272 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Guildhall to Market Place Bus Islandbus bus 272 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market Place Bus Island to Tescobus bus X2 / ...
    4h 18m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bath to Porton Downtaxi taxi 41.7 mi
    1h 7m
    £150–180

  5. Bus, line 24 bus

    1. Take the bus from Rossiter Road to Market Placebus bus D1
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Blue Boar Rowbus bus 24 / ...
    4h 51m

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Map of how to get from Bath to Porton Down.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 48.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Porton Down, England?

You can take a bus from Guildhall to Firs Road Top via Market Place Bus Island, Tesco, and Endless Street in around 4h 18m.

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