What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Bath?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Bath is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Bath?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Bath is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Bath. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at James Street West via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Bath. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Bath Spa via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Bath?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Bath is 180 miles. The road distance is 172.5 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Bath without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Bath without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs £21 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Bath?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Greater Manchester to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Bath bus from?

Greater Manchester to Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Bath train from?

Greater Manchester to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Bath?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Bath is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £150 and takes 4h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Bath bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Bath train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Bath is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Greater Manchester to Bath.

Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2850+ hotels available in Bath.

Greater Manchester to Bath - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Bath by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to James Street Westbus 39 / ...
4h 29m
£21–35
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 39m
£97–142
Drive 171.5 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Bathcar 171.5 mi
3h 8m
£42–61
Fly to Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
5h 27m
£57–143
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
6h 49m
£36–85
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain
4h 55m
£105–235
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
4h 48m
£115–380
Line 87 bus, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bath Spatrain
4h 53m
£117–238

Greater Manchester to Bath by bus

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Distance: 178.6 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Bath, England?

You can take a bus from Manchester to James Street West via Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 6m.

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