Travelling by coach

Travel Guide
Travelling to Bath by train, bus, car, coach and air
As a major visitor destination Bath welcomes coaches and there are
regular National Express services to the city.

NATIONAL EXPRESS
COACH AND LORRY PARKING

There is allocated coach and lorry parking at the Riverside Coach

National Express provide good value coach travel linking all major
towns and cities in Europe. Frequent services run from London
Victoria coach station, London Heathrow Airport and London
Gatwick Airport to Bath bus station.
and Lorry Park located on Avon Street, BA1 1UE (C5). Riverside is a
long stay coach and lorry park with approximately 41 spaces. Parking
charges apply from 08.00 to 18.00 and there are coins, notes and
credit/debit card facilities for payment on site.
COMMERCIAL LOADING AND UNLOADING

COACH DROP OFF POINTS
Coach drivers can drop off visitors at a number of dedicated coach
drop off points before parking in the coach park.
The coach drop off points are:
• Orange Grove
• North Parade
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 International Airport. The train station is in the heart of • Orange Grove (Guildhall side on the right hand side of the road for
the city and there are plenty of car parking spaces available. Bath is a compact city making it easy to walk around during your visit. European coaches)
You are allowed to wait when delivering and collecting or loading
and unloading goods or equipment. It must be necessary for you
to park, not merely convenient and you may only park for as long
as it is necessary to load/unload. You cannot load/unload where
it is prohibited, for example, on the approaches either side of a
pedestrian crossing (identified by zigzag markings) or where there
are yellow ‘blip’ markings on the kerb.
Where a length of road is reserved for loading only, there will
be a white bay marking and the words ‘LOADING ONLY’ on the
carriageway. In addition a sign will indicate the time of operation.

Travelling by train COACH CONTACT INFORMATION

Bath Spa train station is located in the centre of Bath (D6). It is a You can get direct trains to Bath Spa from a number of destinations
short walk from the city’s shops and attractions. There are regular in the UK including Cardiff. Regular train services run from Cardiff
train services direct from London Paddington and London Waterloo Central train station to Bath Spa, with an average journey time of
to Bath Spa, with an average journey time of around 90 minutes. around 65 minutes.
Bristol Temple Meads is just 15 minutes away by train. It is a major If you are staying in Bath for a few days you can easily take a day
hub for travel to all other parts of the country. A number of services trip by train to a number of nearby destinations including Bradford-
to Bath Spa will change at Bristol Temple Meads including services
from northern England, Scotland, Devon and Cornwall.
on-Avon and Bristol.
TRAIN CONTACT INFORMATION
Timetable information: National Rail - www.nationalrail.co.uk
Purchase tickets: First Great Western - www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk or
The Trainline – www.thetrainline.co.uk
Travelling by bus
Timetables and tickets: National Express - www.nationalexpress.com
Coach parking: Bath and North East Somerset Council Parking Services -
www.bathnes.gov.uk or 01225 477133/4.
Travelling by air
Bristol International Airport is the closest airport to Bath. All London HEATHROW AIRPORT TO BATH
airports are within easy travelling distance, as are a number of
Heathrow Airport is just 100 miles east of Bath on the M4 motorway.
airports in the region.
A regular National Express coach service goes direct from the airport
BRISTOL AIRPORT TO BATH to Bath. Complete journey time approximately 150 minutes.
Bristol International Airport, just 20 miles from Bath, is one of Alternatively, a Heathrow Express train service runs between the
Britain’s fastest growing airports and serves over 120 destinations airport and London Paddington train station where you can then pick
worldwide. The Bristol International Flyer express coach service goes up a direct train service to Bath Spa train station. Complete journey
from outside the airport up to every 15 minutes, from 03.05 to 23.45, time approximately 135 minutes.
7 days a week. The coach drops you at Bristol Temple Meads train
station, where you can catch one of the many frequent train services
into Bath. The complete journey time from Bristol International
GATWICK AIRPORT TO BATH

Gatwick airport is located in South London, approximately 140

Several bus operators provide services in and around Bath. First is
the largest and they operate from the bus station on Dorchester
Street (D6) adjacent to Bath Spa train station.
Travelling around Bath by bus is easy with a number of routes from
the centre to the city’s outer areas. You can also enjoy a number of
great days out from Bath by bus to explore the surrounding area.
Ideas for places to visit easily by bus include the beautiful Prior Park
Landscape Gardens (service 2) or the town of Bradford-on-Avon on
the edge of the Cotswold (service 264/265). Visit the ancient city
of Wells and explore the city’s Cathedral (service 173). Or visit the
lively city of Bristol (service X39) where you can explore the SS Great
Britain or enjoy a day at Bristol Zoo.
Airport to Bath Spa train station is approximately 60 minutes.
A combined ticket for the Bristol International Flyer and onward rail
travel to Bath can be easily purchased in advance online by visiting
either www.thetrainline.com or www.fgwtickets.co.uk. Alternatively,
separate tickets can be purchased on the day aboard the Bristol
International Flyer for coach ticket and at Bristol Temple Meads train
station for train ticket.
miles east of Bath. You can take a train from the airport to Reading
train station where you can pick up a train service to Bath Spa train
station. Complete journey time approximately 180 minutes.
Alternatively, you can catch a National Express coach from Gatwick
Airport via Heathrow Airport to Bath. Complete journey time
approximately 270 minutes.

BUS CONTACT INFORMATION AIRPORT CONTACT INFORMATION

Bus routes and timetables: Traveline - www.traveline.info, Bristol International Airport - www.bristolairport.co.uk
First - www.firstgroup.com, 0845 606 4446 Heathrow Airport - www.heathrowairport.com
or visit the information point at the bus station. Gatwick Airport - www.gatwickairport.com
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Travelling by car Cinema

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There are about 3000 car parking spaces in Bath city centre spread
Car Parks
Bath is located just 10 miles from junction 18 of the M4 motorway
Sport and Leisure
There are designated on-street disabled parking bays in the city over twelve car parks. Whether you need a short stay car park while
which runs direct from London and Heathrow Airport. There are also centreH which are marked
RUH Hospital
Taxi
(A&E) with a white bay and the words ‘DISABLED’.
you enjoy some retail therapy or a long stay car park to enjoy a
excellent motorway links from the North and Devon and Cornwall These are marked on the map with a . Parking for the Disabled short break sampling the world class attractions, fabulous shops and
via the M5 motorway, whilst Wales is just a short drive west on the
Hospital (no A&E) C4 gourmet delights in Bath, you are sure to find one suitable for your
M4 motorway. You can also park in permit and
NHS Walk in Centre B4
pay and display on-street parking
Bus Station C5 needs. In 2010 SouthGate car park will open offering approximately
spaces without limit. When parking on-street you need
Sainsbury’s to display
Petrol Stn A4
900 extra spaces in the city centre.
PARKING your bluePost Officeat all times. D4
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Railway Station D6
City Sightseeing Bus Stop LONG STAY CAR PARKS
City Centre Tour
Bath is well served by four Park & Ride services and twelve car parks Parking on yellow lines is permitted for a maximum of 3 hours D4
as well as additional on-street parking. Bath is a World Heritage site except where there is a ban on
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Sightseeing Bus Stopthe
so please take care when you are driving around the city. There are badge and time clock must be clearly and Skyline
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Tour displayed. Please
D5 NAME Charlotte Avon Street Manvers Bath Spa Bath Cricket
Police Station E5 Street Street Street Train Station Club
a number of one way streets and bus gates in operation marked on note, blue badge holders are not exempt from theCoach
Riverside tow away scheme

the map. should the parked vehicle create
Library D4 a hazard.and Lorry Park C5
MAP REFERENCE P1 (Map: B3) P2 (Map: C5) P3 (Map: E5) P4 (Map: D6) P5 (Map: E5)
ON-STREET PARKING PENALTIES AND PARKING TICKETS
POSTCODE BA1 2NE BA1 1UE BA1 1JL BA1 1SU BA2 4EX
There is a limited amount of on-street parking in Bath. Charges Parking and traffic rules and restrictions are enforced by Bath and
apply from 08.00 to 18.00, Monday to Saturday and clearly marked North Somerset Council except in private car parks. Please park SPACES 150
1,075 512 161 247 for rail users only
signposts indicate maximum stay. Pay and display machines are in with consideration of others and observe the parking and traffic (24 disabled, 1 long (8 disabled, 1 long (5 disabled) (4 disabled)
operation on the roadside and prices start from 50p for every 15 restrictions. motorcycle) motorcycle)
minutes. Charges do not apply on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Bath has a number of one way streets and bus gates clearly MAX STAY n/a n/a 24 hours 7 days 24 hours
DISABLED PARKING signposted. However, disobeying these restrictions could result in a
Penalty Charge Notice. OPERATING TIMES 24 hours 24 hours 08:00 - 20:00 24 hours 24 hours
Bath and North East Somerset Council operate a blue badge scheme
for disabled car users. They also recognise disabled permits issued in If you do get a Penalty Charge Notice please follow the payment PAYMENT Pay on Foot Pay on Foot Pay & Display Pay & Display Pay & Display
other countries. instructions on the ticket. If you have a query or wish to challenge
the charge, you must do so in writing. More information can be PAYMENT METHOD Cash or credit card Cash or credit card Cash only
Designated easy access parking bays are available in most city centre obtained at www.parking-appeals.gov.uk.
CONTACT Bath and North East Somerset Council Parking Services Bath Spa Train Station Bath Cricket Club
car parks. Charges apply in all Bath and North East Somerset Council
INFORMATION 01225 477133/4 01249 444538 01225 425935
car parks for blue badge holders with the exception of the Sports
Centre car park (E4).
SHORT STAY CAR PARKS

NAME Kingsmead Saw Broad Cattle Sports Claverton Podium

PARK & RIDE
For a stress free visit to Bath use one of the four Park & Ride services. There are services from three sites
Monday to Friday and four sites on Saturdays with regular bus services into the city running at least
every 15 minutes. All buses are wheelchair and pushchair friendly.
Square Close Street Market Centre Street Shopping
Centre
MAP P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
REFERENCE (Map: C4) (Map: C4) (Map: D3) (Map: D3) (Map: E4) (Map: E6) (Map: D3)

POSTCODE BA1 1AA BA1 1EY BA1 5LW BA1 5BD BA2 4ET BA2 4JP BA1 5AL
P&R NAME AND LOCATION Lansdown Newbridge Odd Down Bath University SPACES 90 24 51 40 134 11 550
(North of Bath) (West of Bath) (South of Bath) (East of Bath) (5 disabled) (2 disabled) (3 disabled, (8 disabled) (1 disabled)
1 long
DIRECTIONS Exit on the M4 at Junction Located on the A4 - Located on the A367 The University is signposted motorcycle)
18 onto the A46 to Bath. Newbridge Road from the A36. Park & Ride
The Park & Ride is signposted is in the East Car Park but MAX STAY 4 hours 4 hours 2 hours 4 hours
from the A46/A420 junction, you can park anywhere at
OPERATING 08:00 - 22:00 08:00 - 22:00 08:00 - 22:00 24 hours
3 miles south of the M4 the University
TIMES
POSTCODE BA1 9BJ BA1 3NB BA2 8PA BA2 7AY
PAYMENT Pay & Pay & Pay & Pay on
SPACES 490 500 1000 Spaces throughout campus Display Display Display Foot

BUS SERVICE 31 21 41 19 PAYMENT Cash or Cash only Cash only Cash only
METHOD credit card
CITY CENTRE BUS STOP P&R 1: Milsom Street P&R 2: Westgate Buildings P&R 3: St James Parade P&R 4: Terrace Walk
(Map: C3) (Map: C5) (Map: D5) (Map: D5) CONTACT Bath and North East Somerset Council Parking Services Podium
INFORMATION 01225 477133/4 Shopping Centre
PAYMENT Parking is free, pay on the bus Parking is £1 & pay on bus 01225 444678

OPERATING TIMES Monday - Saturday: 06.15 - 20.30 (except public holidays) Saturdays only 8.30-18.30
Pay & Display: pay on arrival for the maximum Pay on Foot: pay on departure from the car
CONTACT INFORMATION Bath and North East Somerset Council 01225 394041 First Group 0845 606 4446
www.bathnes.gov.uk www.firstgroup.com length of time you anticipate staying and display park. You are charged for the length of time
the ticket in the windscreen of your vehicle. your vehicle has been parked in the car park.
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Coach Interest
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City
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TaxiParks
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Parking for the Disabled
H RUH Hospital
Hospital (A&E)
(no A&E) C4

Park
The Podium’s 550-space car
park is a convenient place to
park in Bath. Its entrance is in
Northgate Street next to the
Hilton Hotel and it is open 24
hours a day every day.
Peace of mind with 24hr
security – The Podium car park
is a safe and secure place to
park. It is monitored 24 hours
a day by our own security staff
on CCTV.
The car park has been
accredited with the Park Mark
Safe Parking Award and Pal
Valeting provide a car wash
service on the exit level.
Tel: 01225 330444
Bath Cricket Club
Car Park
Bath Cricket Club North Parade Bridge Road Bath BA2 4EX
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Visitors working up an appetite will
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be spoilt for choice at The Podium.
Whether stopping for a coffee or
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lingering over lunch or dinner, the
centre’s cafés and restaurants offer Let us help you plan your visit…
a range of mouthwatering English
and European cuisine to suit casual
family dining or a romantic dinner
The Podium has over a dozen
for two.
specialist shops which include Book Accommodation
High Street names such as • Check availability and book accommodation online
Waitrose, Julian Graves and at www.visitbath.co.uk
Crabtree & Evelyn as well as • For expert advice call our personal booking service
independent retailers offering
art, jewellery, clothing,
on 0844 847 5256
Northgate Street, Bath BA1 5AL photographic equipment and
Telephone: 01225 444678 gifts. It is also home to the Visitor Information
www.thepodiumbath.com city’s central library. • Information on Bath and the surrounding area
• Tickets for tours, events and attractions
• Travel information and National Express coach tickets
Bath Gifts and Souvenirs
• Wide choice of books and maps
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Abbey Chambers, Abbey Church Yard, Bath BA1 1LY
Information: 0906 711 2000 (50p/min)
If you are local
Accommodation and tickets: 0844 847 5256
or visiting the area,
you will be amazed what
you learn on our two
Bath Sightseeing tours.
Need help getting around town?
Car Park - Open 24 hours
Find out how to hire wheelchairs & scooters for family visits, shopping
Pay & Display (coin only) or business trips in the city. For more information about all the services:
150 spaces - 5 minutes from Bath Abbey Phone 01225 481744 Email shop_mobility@bathnes.gov.uk
or visit the website at www.bathnes.gov.uk
• 01225 425935
Looking for accommodation in Bath?
This guide has been produced by the Bath City Centre Management Partnership
Marketing Group established by Future Bath Plus, in conjunction with Bath Tourism Plus.
Visit www.bigha.co.uk
for around 100 premier guest houses
and B&B’s in Bath.
Online availability and special rates available.
Disclaimer: Every care has been taken compiling this guide and information was believed to be correct at the time of publication.
It is advised that you check the information prior to your visit as timings and charges may have changed. City Centre
Management, Future Bath Plus and Bath Tourism Plus are not liable for any errors or omissions © 2009 all rights reserved. All
mapping in this guide is © Bath Tourism Plus and must not be reproduced without prior consent in any form including electronic.