International Travel

From Bristol Airport:

This is the nearest airport and is around 45 minutes away via car. Local taxis and Ubers can be booked from the airport.

You can also catch the A4 Air Decker bus from the airport to Bath:

The best drop-off points to continue your journey to the hotel or to the conference venue are stops BATH Green Park Station or BATH Dorchester Street. From here you can walk to the hotel or get a local bus to the University campus.

From Heathrow Airport:

Take the Heathrow Express from the airport to London Paddington Station. Heathrow Express Tickets cost between £25 and £32 and can be bought from the Heathrow Express website. The journey takes just over 15 minutes.

From Paddington, there is a direct rail service to Bath Spa station. The end destination of the train will likely be Bristol Temple Meads, though do double check this. This journey takes around 1.5 hours. To check timetables and http://www.thetrainline.com/. Bath Spa station is the station you want.

To get to the University of Bath you can catch a local bus or taxi, approximate distance is 1.5miles/3 km. (Note if you choose to walk this includes a very steep hill, allow 50 minutes). For those that enjoy a scenic walk, you can always use the walking app GPS my city.

From Gatwick Airport:

Take the Gatwick Express from the airport to London Victoria Station. A standard single ticket costs £21.50 and can be bought from the Gatwick Express website. The journey takes just over 30 minutes.

From Victoria you can get a National Express Bus. This generally costs approximately £30 return and will take between 3 and 4 hours. Note that you will need to exit Victoria Railway station and walk five minutes across a busy road to get to Victoria Coach Station, where the bus will depart.

If you’d prefer to travel onwards by rail, you will need to get the underground (tube) to Paddington station – Take the Victoria line northbound to Oxford Circus. Change at Oxford Circus and take the Bakerloo line northbound to Paddington. This journey takes around 20 minutes. You can buy a ticket in the station or use contactless payment.

From Paddington, there is a direct rail service to Bath Spa station. The end destination of the train will likely be Bristol Temple Meads, though do double check this. This journey takes around 1.5 hours. Bath Spa station is the station you want.

Getting around the city

Bath is a very compact city and so is suitable for walking around the town. There is also an excellent and convenient public transport network of buses. Below we detail various ways you can get around. The main railway station in Bath is Bath Spa. There is a taxi rank outside the station, where you can get a taxi to the School of Management on campus. This will take around 10 minutes. It is possible to walk from the city centre to the University. However, be prepared to tackle the very steep hill!

By Bus:

You can get to the campus from Bath city centre on the following public buses:

  • U1
  • U2
  • Service 20
  • Service 22

We advise that you use the comprehensive public transport system where possible. The main university bus stop (Arrivals Square) is directly opposite the School of Management building.

During the summer months, buses run every 15 minutes between the centre of Bath and the University. Customers can pay on the bus with a contactless debit card/mobile device, or buy tickets in advance using the First Bus app. Timetables can be found on the FirstBus website, or accessed in the First Bus app.

If you’d prefer to pre-book a taxi you can call V Cars on 01225 46 46 46. Ubers also operate in the city.

Nearest Bus Stops

(Catch the U1 to the University of Bath)

By Car:

If using a SatNav or Google maps, input the postcode BA2 7AY.

If coming by motorway, take the M4 to Junction 18 and the A46 towards Bath. Then follow signs for The American Museum and the University.

Parking

There are several car parks on campus – The East car park is closest to the School of Management.

  • You can pay for car parking using the JustPark app, phone line or SMS service. There is a 10p fee added when you pay using Just Park. Payment for parking should be made within 15 minutes of parking at the University.
  • The University’s parking conditions and regulations apply to all visitors. Please take the time to read them before visiting the University.
  • Parking is managed by an external company and parking fines will be issued if accurate permits aren’t displayed.

We recommend using public transport rather than driving when travelling around the city and to campus – Bath operates a charging Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in the city centre so you may be charged if your vehicle does not meet emissions standards. Check if charges apply to your vehicle before you travel to Bath. Check if CAZ charges apply to your car by going to the BANES council website.