There are 3 ways to get from Derby to Bath by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h 22m£61–93Drive 131.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Derby to Bathcar 131.6 mi
2h 38m£33–47Train via Gloucester
- Take the train from Derby to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Gloucester to Bath Spatrain Gloucester - Westbury / ...
3h 52m£62–100
Derby to Bath by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Bath is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Bath is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Bath. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Bath Spa via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Derby and Bath is 143 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Bath without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £60 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Derby to Bath, including transfers.
Derby to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Bath is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Derby to Bath.
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What companies run services between Derby, England and Bath, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gloucester to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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