What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Porton Down?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Porton Down is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Porton Down?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Porton Down is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Porton Down?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Porton Down. However, there are services departing from Bear Flat and arriving at Firs Road Top via Market Place and Endless Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Bath to Porton Down?

The distance between Bath and Porton Down is 48 miles. The road distance is 42 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Porton Down without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Porton Down without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 23m and costs £23 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Porton Down?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Bath to Porton Down, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Porton Down bus from?

Bath to Porton Down bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bear Flat station.

Where does the Bath to Porton Down bus arrive?

Bath to Porton Down bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Market Place station.

Can I drive from Bath to Porton Down?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Porton Down is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Bath to Porton Down.

Where can I stay near Porton Down?

There are 536+ hotels available in Porton Down.

Bath to Porton Down - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Bath to Porton Down by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the bus from Endless Street to Firs Road Topbus 88 / ...
2h 23m
£24–40
Drive 41.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Porton Downcar 41.7 mi
1h 7m
£11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bear Flat to Market Placebus D2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Blue Boar Rowbus 24
4h 30m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bath to Porton Downtaxi 41.7 mi
1h 7m
£150–180

Bath to Porton Down by train and bus

86Weekly Services

2h 23mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 48.2 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Bear Flat to Firs Road Top via Market Place, Blue Boar Row, and Endless Street in around 4h 30m.

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