Arriving in Bath — your transfer options
Bath is 115 miles from London, 70 miles from Heathrow and 18 miles from Bristol Airport. A pre-booked fixed-price taxi delivers you directly to your hotel — no changes, no carrying luggage through Bath's steep streets.
| From / To | Fare | Journey time | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport (LHR) | From | 1h 10m–1h 40m | Book → |
| Gatwick Airport (LGW) | From | 1h 25m–2h | Book → |
| London (central) | From | 1h 45m–2h 30m | Book → |
| Bristol Airport (BRS) | From | 20–35 min | Book → |
| Bristol city | From | 18–30 min | Book → |
| Oxford | From | 1h–1h 30m | Book → |
| Cotswolds | From | 35–52 min | Book → |
| Stonehenge | From | 35–55 min | Book → |
Bath's must-see attractions — with taxi fares from your hotel
The Roman Baths
2,000 years of history — the finest Roman religious spa in northern Europe. Allow 2 hours.
Royal Crescent
John Wood's masterpiece — 30 identical Georgian houses in a perfect arc. Walk its full length.
Thermae Bath Spa
Rooftop pool with city views — the only natural thermal spa in Britain. Book ahead.
Pulteney Bridge
One of four bridges in the world with shops on both sides. Walk to Sydney Gardens.
Jane Austen Centre
Austen lived in Bath 1801–1806. Northanger Abbey and Persuasion bring it to life.
Day trips from Bath — complete taxi guide
Bath's location makes it one of England's finest bases for day trips. Here are the best, all reachable by fixed-price private taxi:
Stonehenge
England's greatest prehistoric monument. 25 miles, 40 min. Book well in advance for timed entry.
Bristol
Clifton Suspension Bridge, Banksy street art, harbourside. 13 miles, 20 min.
Lacock
Medieval National Trust village — used in Pride & Prejudice, Harry Potter, Downton Abbey.
Cotswolds
Castle Combe (10 miles), Lacock (12), Corsham (10). Beautiful villages in 30 min.
Wells
England's smallest city — the cathedral, Bishop's Palace, Vicar's Close. 20 miles.
The perfect 2-day Bath itinerary
Day 1: Bath's Greatest Hits
Taxi from From from HeathrowArrive in Bath
Driver meets you at Heathrow, Bristol Airport or London. Fixed fare to your hotel.
🚕 Book arrival transfer →Roman Baths & Pump Room
The ancient baths and the Georgian Pump Room above. Allow 2 hours.
🚕 Taxi from hotel From →Royal Crescent & Circus
Walk the full length of the Crescent and back through the Circus.
🚕 5 min walk from Baths →Thermae Bath Spa
Rooftop thermal pool at sunset — book ahead. Return taxi to hotel.
🚕 Taxi back From →Day 2: Day Trip — Stonehenge & Lacock
Taxi from From to StonehengeStonehenge
Leave by 9am for opening time (fewer crowds). Fixed taxi from Bath From .
🚕 Book Stonehenge taxi →Lacock Village
30 min from Stonehenge. Medieval village, National Trust, Abbey.
🚕 Taxi from Stonehenge →Afternoon: Bath Spa shopping
Milsom Street, Jolly's department store, independent boutiques.
🚕 Taxi back to Bath →Frequently asked questions
A direct fixed-price taxi from Heathrow to Bath starts from , taking approximately 1h 10m–1h 40m via the M4. Your driver meets you in Heathrow arrivals and delivers you to your Bath hotel door.
Yes — Great Western Railway from London Paddington to Bath Spa takes 90 min. However a private taxi from London starts from and delivers you door to door.
Yes — Stonehenge is 25 miles from Bath. A taxi from Bath to Stonehenge starts from . The easiest way is to combine it as a day trip, then continue to Lacock or Salisbury.
Bristol Airport (BRS) is 18 miles from Bath — a taxi takes 20–35 min and starts from . Heathrow (70 miles, From ) and Gatwick (90 miles, From ) are also used.