Bristol Airport to Bath: Private Transfer Fares, Journey Time and Meeting Point
A private car from Bristol Airport to Bath is a drive of about 45 minutes in normal traffic. This page covers the route, what each vehicle costs, where your driver meets you and how to time the journey back.
Distance and journey time
The distance is about 19 miles (31 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 45 minutes; weekday rush hours, Friday afternoons and bank holiday weekends can add a good deal more. There is no motorway between the airport and Bath. The driver takes the south Bristol ring road and the A4, or the country roads through the Chew Valley when the city is busy, arriving in about 45 minutes.
About Bath
Bath is the most popular destination from Bristol Airport after Bristol itself: the Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent and many small hotels in Georgian streets. Parts of the centre are pedestrianised; the driver stops as close to your door as the streets allow.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £51
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £71
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £87
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £138
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £153
You pay per car, not per passenger. Your exact fixed price appears on the booking form as soon as you add your address and date, and it stays the same whatever the traffic.
Meeting your driver at Bristol Airport
Your driver tracks the flight and waits in the arrivals hall with your name on a sign. The first 60 minutes after landing are free and airport parking is already in the price, so a long passport or baggage queue costs you nothing. Bristol has a single terminal. The airport has no railway station, so most passengers leave by road.
Going back to the airport
For the journey from Bath to Bristol Airport, most travellers book a pickup about 3 hours before a short-haul flight and an hour earlier for long-haul. After the drive of about 45 minutes, that leaves around 2 hours 15 minutes at the airport for check-in, bag drop and security. Choose "Return" on the booking form to reserve both journeys at once, with a discount on the second.
More information
See our Bristol Airport transfers guide. Related routes: Bristol Airport to Cardiff and Bristol Airport to Cheltenham.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Bristol Airport to Bath?
About 19 miles (31 km).
How long does the journey take?
About 45 minutes in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from Bristol Airport to Bath?
From about £51 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £87 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
Where will the driver meet me?
In the arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name. Waiting is free for 60 minutes after landing.
Are child seats available?
Yes. Child and booster seats are free; add the ages in the booking notes.
