The closest ferry ports to Bath are located in Portsmouth approximately 80 miles/130 km away (for boats to and from mainland Europe) and Fishguard in Wales approximately 140 miles/250 km away (for boats to and from Ireland).
The major Port of Dover is 190 miles/305 km away from Bath and is one of the world's premier ports. From the Port of Dover you can cross the English Channel to three French ports. Sea crossings from the Port of Dover are the fastest and most frequent to France.
For further advice and expert suggestions on travelling to Bath call the Bath Tourist Information Centre on:
UK callers - 0906 711 2000 (50p / min)
Overseas callers - +44 844 847 5257
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