There are 5 ways to get from Lancaster University to Bath by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 22m£97–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lancaster to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
7h 53m£28–42Drive 213.3 mi
- Drive from Lancaster University to Bathcar 213.3 mi
3h 45m£53–76Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 59m£87–147Train via Newport
- Take the train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain
7h 53m£83–145
Lancaster University to Bath by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster University to Bath is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster University to Bath is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster University to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster University to Bath. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Bath Spa via Manchester Piccadilly and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Lancaster University and Bath is 240 miles. The road distance is 214.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster University to Bath without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Lancaster University to Bath, including transfers.
Lancaster University to Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster University to Bath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lancaster station.
The best way to get from Lancaster University to Bath is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Lancaster University, England and Bath, England?
You can take a vehicle from Lancaster University to Bath Spa via Underpass, Common Garden Street, Lancaster, Manchester Piccadilly, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lancaster University to Bus Station via Lancaster, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lancaster to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lancaster University to Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Lancaster University to Bath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster University to Bath is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Lancaster University to Bath.
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