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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bath is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bath is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from 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 3h 24m.

How far is it from Manchester to Bath?

The distance between Manchester and Bath is 183 miles. The road distance is 172.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Bath without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £95 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Manchester to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bath bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bath train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Bath?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bath is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £95 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 57m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Manchester to Bath bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Bath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Bath is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Manchester to Bath.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Bath?

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Where can I stay near Bath?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 24m
£96–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
4h 57m
£19–31
Drive 171.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Bathcar 171.8 mi
3h 17m
£42–61
Fly to Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
5h 5m
£56–150
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
5h 56m
£36–89
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 31m
£104–247
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 25m
£109–372
Fly to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4h 29m
£116–275

Manchester to Bath by train

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Distance: 182.1 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 57m.

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