The official tourism website for Bath, England

Travelling to and around Bath

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Located in the South West of England, Bath is easy to get to - only 90 minutes from London Paddington by train and a short drive from the M4/M5 motorways. Bath is 120 miles west of London and just 20 miles from Bristol Airport.

The train station is in the heart of the city centre and there are plenty of car parking spaces available. Bath is a compact city making it easy to walk around during your visit.

Match your requirements to the categories below or download our Bath Travel Guide to help you plan your travelling to Bath.

- Travelling by Train
  You can get a direct train from a number of UK destinations to Bath Spa train station.
- Travelling by Car
  Find out more about driving to Bath, park & ride services, parking, and disabled parking.
- Travelling by Bus
  Enjoy a number of great days out around Bath and the beautiful countryside by bus.
- Travelling by Coach
  Bath welcomes coaches to the city and there are regular services with National Express.
- Travelling by Air
  Bristol Airport, just 20 miles from Bath is the closest airport to the city.
- Travelling by Sea
  Sail across the sea to Portsmouth, Fishguard or Dover - the closest ports to Bath.

If you have limited mobility and would like help getting around Bath, Shopmobolity offers a choice of a manual or powered wheelchair or an electric scooter.

For further advice and expert suggestions on travelling to and around Bath call the Bath Tourist Information Centre on:

UK callers - 0906 711 2000 (50p / min)
Overseas callers - +44 844 847 5257