How to get from Paddington to Bath
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We compared the ways to travel from Paddington to Bath. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h by train, bus, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 152 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €31, on Wed, Sep 2.
152 km
Paddington to Bath: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paddington → FarringdontrainElizabeth line·10m
- 2Farringdon → LondontrainSoutheastern·5m
- 3London → London HeathrowbusAirport shuttle bus·30m
- 4London Heathrow → London HeathrowbusLocal bus·45m
- 5London Heathrow → Bathbus
FlixBus·2h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Heathrow-BathBook →London OvergroundStratford-LondonBook →On this route you travel with Elizabeth line, Southeastern, Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus, London Overground; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paddington to Bath works
Start with a Elizabeth line train from Paddington to Farringdon, about 10 min. Transfer in Farringdon and continue by Southeastern train on to London (5 min). Transfer in London and continue by Local bus bus on to London Heathrow (45 min). Transfer in London Heathrow and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bath (2h 10m). In total it's roughly €35 over 7h, 4 transfers.
Paddington to Bath: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paddington to Bath?
The most useful route takes about 7h by train, bus, 4 transfers.
How far is Bath from Paddington?
About 152 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paddington to Bath cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €35. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Paddington to Bath?
On this route you travel with Elizabeth line, Southeastern, Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus, London Overground.
Can you get from Paddington to Bath without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 13m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paddington to Bath?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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