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Getting Here

By Air

Bristol International Airport is the nearest to Bath and is appoximately 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 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 10 miles distant.

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

Turning right here brings you on to the A4 westbound to Bath. After 1.5 miles turn left at the traffic lights (signposted "City Centre A36"); after 700 yards turn left at the traffic lights towards Warminster. In approximately 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 mile); the Norwood Avenue entrance is 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]

By Rail

Bath Spa mainline station is on the London Paddington to Bristol 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 consult the National Rail timetable or contact rail operators First GreatWestern, Arriva Trains Wales, Wessex Trains, SouthWest Trains(pdf), Virgin Trains. For latest information covering the entire network, contact National Rail enquiry line on 08457 48 49 50. For integrated Rail / Bus ticket options, check PlusBus.info

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 time 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.

Direct links to bus timetables change very frequently. If links to university services do not work, please try First's timetable pages.

By Taxi

Taxis are usually available from outside the Railway station or from '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. More information on Taxi fares is available from Bath & Northeast Somerset Council or contact the Licensing Team on 01225 477689, minicom 01225 477647 (monday-friday 0900-1630).

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