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A mini guide to
Abbey & Roman Baths: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach Abbey & Roman Baths
Stops and stations
Getting to Abbey & Roman Baths
Choose the stop closest to where you are going.
| Stop or station | Services | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Bath Spa station | Great Western Railway and other operators | The main railway station, a short walk from the Abbey |
| Bath Bus Station | National Express, FlixBus and local buses | On Dorchester Street, a few minutes' walk from the station |
| Park & Ride | Lansdown, Newbridge and Odd Down | Buses reach the centre in about 10 minutes, according to Visit Bath |
Within walking range
Stations near Abbey & Roman Baths
Stations and stops mapped in OpenStreetMap within 2.5 km of the centre of Abbey & Roman Baths, nearest first. Distances are straight lines; walking times assume 5 km/h and are a minimum.
| Station or stop | Type | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Spa | Rail station (Great Western Railway) | 400 m | about 5 min |
| Oldfield Park | Rail station (Great Western Railway) | 1.5 km | about 18 min |
Station data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 1 November 2026. Check step-free access with the operator before you travel.
Walking from nearby areas
- Milsom Street & Walcot: 500 m from Abbey & Roman Baths, about 6 min on foot
- Bathwick & Widcombe: 800 m from Abbey & Roman Baths, about 10 min on foot
- Georgian Bath: 900 m from Abbey & Roman Baths, about 10 min on foot
Reaching Bath
Official travel information
Bath has a railway station and a bus station in the city centre. Bristol is the nearest major airport. Always check the operators for current times, fares and disruption.
- Visit Bath: getting here → — train, coach, car and airports
- Visit Bath: travelling to Bath → — trains, coaches and airport transfers
- Visit Bath: parking and Park & Ride → — Park & Ride sites and the Clean Air Zone
- Visit Bath: public transport → — buses and coaches
- Great Western Railway → — trains from London Paddington and Bristol
- National Rail: Bath Spa → — station information and journey planning
- Bath & North East Somerset Council: Park & Ride → — official council page
- Bath & North East Somerset Council: Clean Air Zone → — charges and exemptions
Times, fares and disruption change: use the operator pages above for live information.
Plan your journey here
Enter your starting point and Google Maps will show routes to Abbey & Roman Baths. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.
While you are here
Things to see in Abbey & Roman Baths
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Bath Abbey
Medieval abbey church beside the Roman Baths, known for its fan-vaulted ceiling and the angels carved on its west front.
The Pump Room
Georgian pump room beside the Roman Baths, now a restaurant offering brunch and afternoon tea, according to the Roman Baths site.
Thermae Bath Spa
Thermal spa using Bath's natural warm water, with an open-air rooftop pool. Entry is for guests aged 16 and over.
Bath
More areas to explore
Milsom Street & Walcot
Georgian shopping streets, a riverside bridge and independent cafés north of the Abbey
Open the mini guide →
Georgian Bath
The Royal Crescent, the Circus and Queen Square on the hill above the city
Open the mini guide →
Bathwick & Widcombe
Great Pulteney Street, canal locks and Prior Park across the river
Open the mini guide →Photo credits
- Bath Spa railway station: Spudgun67, CC0, source
- Abbey & Roman Baths (area photo): Adrian Pingstone (Arpingstone), Public domain, source
- Bath Abbey: Velvet, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- The Pump Room: Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Thermae Bath Spa: MichaelMaggs, CC BY-SA 2.5, source
- Milsom Street & Walcot: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Georgian Bath: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Bathwick & Widcombe: Neiljforsyth, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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