How to get from Bath to Edinburgh
- 513 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus + train, 8h 05m
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We compared the ways to travel from Bath to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 05m by bus, train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 513 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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513 km
Bath to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Bath → Londonbus
National Express·3h 20m - 2London → EdinburghtrainLNER·4h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with National Express, LNER; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bath to Edinburgh works
Start with a National Express bus from Bath to London, about 3h 20m. Transfer in London and continue by LNER train on to Edinburgh (4h 25m). In total it's roughly €77 over 8h 5m, 1 transfer.
Bath to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bath to Edinburgh?
The most useful route takes about 8h 05m by bus, train, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Bath to Edinburgh?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Bath to Edinburgh?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Edinburgh from Bath?
About 513 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bath to Edinburgh cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €77. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bath to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with National Express, LNER.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Edinburgh?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: National Express, LNER
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026