By Air
Bristol International Airport is the nearest to Bath and is approximately 33 kilometres (21 miles) away [see airport guide for more information]. An express coach service connects the airport to Bristol Temple Meads Rail station and Marlborough Street bus station, from where frequent trains and buses operate to Bath. See these notes if travelling from London Heathrow [airport guide] and Gatwick airports [airport guide].

By Bus
Buses 18, 410 and 418, branded "the bright orange bus" and operated by First Somerset & Avon depart from Corn Street approximately every 6 minutes during term and less frequently at other times.

Buses 20A/20C circular routes connect the University via Weston, Twerton, Whiteway, Combe Down and Widcombe Hill.

Check First's guide for ticket options or phone 0845 6064446 for more information. Please send comments or complaints to First using their on-line form or contact Vehicle & Operator Services Agency.

Please contact Traveline SouthWest on 0871 200 2233 or 0870 241 2216 minicom for all public transport information in the region. Calls provided by BT will be charged at 10p per minute plus 6p set up fee per call. Mobile, business and other providers' charges may vary. For UK national public transport information, check traveline.org.uk

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By Car

The University campus is situated on Claverton Down, to the east of Bath. The A4 and A36 roads run through the city; the M4 motorway is approximately 16 kilometres (10 miles) distant.

If approaching from the M4, leave the motorway at junction 18 and follow the A46 south 12 kilometres (8 miles) to the Bath exit from the dual carriageway.

Turning right here brings you on to the A4 westbound to Bath. After 2.4 kilometres (1.5 miles) turn left at the traffic lights (signposted "City Centre A36"); after 640 metres (700 yards) turn left at the traffic lights towards Warminster. In approximately 275 metres (300 yards) turn right into North Road (signposted "Claverton Down"). The Quarry Road entrance to the campus is on the left towards the top of the hill (approximately 1.6 kilometres - 1 mile); the Norwood Avenue entrance is 0.8 kilometres (half a mile) further on in Claverton Down Road.

If approaching from the city centre, the A4 or the A36 eastbound follow signs to "Warminster", "Claverton Down", "American Museum" and "Park & Ride (University)".

If approaching from the A36 (northbound) follow signs to " Claverton Down". [Map]

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By Coach
National Express run 4 direct services daily from London Victoria and Heathrow airport to campus:

London Victoria - Monday to Sunday - 11.00, 14.30, 18.00, 20.30
London Heathrow Airport - Monday to Sunday - 11.45, 15.15, 19.00 (18.45 Sat/Sun), 21.15

At other times and destinations, services run to Bath Bus Station. Tel: 08705 80 80 80

Coach services to Bristol
Bakers' Dolphin London Flyer
Megabus from several destinations including London
Bristol to Bath travel by bus or rail

By Rail
Bath Spa mainline station is on the London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads line. Very frequent services run to London, a journey of approximately 90 minutes. Bristol, with connections to the Midlands, the North and the South West is usually a 15 minute journey. For further information, please check the National Rail timetable or contact rail operators First Great Western,  Arriva Trains Wales, SouthWest Trains(pdf) - [also see megatrain.com], Crosscountry Trains. For latest information covering the entire network, contact National Rail enquiry line on 08457 48 49 50. For integrated rail and bus ticket options, check PlusBus.info and First Great Western's Freedom travelpass.

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By Sea
Poole is the nearest ferry port to Bath. Check travel-friend.co.uk for more information on ferry operators and services.

By Taxi
Taxis are available from outside the Railway station or Orange Grove, which is next to the Abbey. From the station ask to go via 'Widcombe Hill'. Otherwise you are likely to be taken through town which may be more expensive. Information on taxi fares is available from Bath & Northeast Somerset Council or contact the Licensing Team.

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Maps
Access map | Campus | City Centre and Campus | Bath | Area around the university | First Bath bus network (pdf) | National Rail network (pdf)