Train services
There are frequent services from London, Bristol and South Wales to Bath Spa Railway station (BTH).
Visit nationalrail.co.uk or trainline.com for train timetables, fares and cheap advance tickets.
On Open Days, there will be student ambassadors posted at the station to direct you to buses and taxis.
AccessAble provides for information about the accessibility of Bath Spa railway station.
Rail updates
Visit the websites of the main rail operators in the Bath area for the latest travel updates:
You can also visit National Rail to find the dates of any upcoming rail strikes that could affect your journey before you buy a ticket for a University event.
Coach and bus services
Visit National Express to plan journeys to Bath. There are frequent daily services between London Victoria, Heathrow Airport and Bath.
You can also plan journeys by bus and coach using Traveline South West.
Air travel
Bristol International Airport
Our nearest airport is Bristol International Airport.
The A4 Air Decker bus service will take you directly from the airport to Bath.
You can also catch the Bristol Flyer Airport Express from the airport to Bristol Temple Meads rail station to travel to Bath by train.
London Airports
There are regular connections by rail and coach from London Heathrow and London Gatwick.
Travelling by car and parking in the city of Bath
Traffic in and around Bath can become very congested, especially at peak commuter times, during weekends, and when there are roadworks.
To find the best way to drive to Bath, use an online route planner, for example:
A36 roadworks
A section of the A36 (Warminster Road) between Limpley Stoke and Monkton Combe is closed for essential safety works between August 2024 and spring 2025.
Find out more about the works taking place and the diversion routes.
Car parks
There are several city-centre car parks. There is also limited, short-stay, pay-and-display parking on some streets.
Park and Ride services to the city centre are also available in Newbridge, Lansdown, and Odd Down.
Bath's Clean Air Zone
You might have to pay a daily charge to drive in Bath if your vehicle doesn't meet the required emission standards.