After completing our tour of Ireland, we'll be flying into Heathrow from Dublin. Does anyone have an idea how long we'll be involved with the off-boarding process? We'll be taking a train from Heathrow to Bath and I would like to reserve our train tickets in advance.
Thank You, Jesse
Posted by
Uppsala, Sweden
7052 posts
Not what you asked, but cancel the ticket and buy a ticket from Dublin to Bristol instead. Dublin to Bath via Heathrow is quite a detour.
Posted by
The Heartland USA
9022 posts
Well, you cant take a train from Heathrow to Bath, it would require you to take a train into London (about an hour) and then back out to Bath. That would waste a lot of time. Perhaps consider the National Express coach service?
Posted by
Cornwall
332 posts
No train from Heathrow to Bath. You can:
Take the Elizabeth Line to Paddington and board the train there
Or take the RailAir coach to Reading and board the train there
Or take the National Express coach to Bath
Posted by
Cornwall
332 posts
Although flying to Bristol not Heathrow is by far the easiest option.
Posted by
OP
3 posts
I appreciate the information from everyone. I was aware that I would have to take a train to the London Paddington Station and from there to Bath but I never thought about flying to Bristol. I'm going to look into this option. Thanks everyone for your input. Best regards, Jesse.
Posted by
Freedonia
16411 posts
Bristol is only 30 minutes from Bath.
The other nice thing, thanks to the common travel area, flying FROM Ireland to the UK is like a domestic flight. No immigration upon arrival in the UK.
Posted by
Lake District, England
8136 posts
There is also a good bus service direct from the Airport to Bath-
https://www.airdecker.com/
At £16.50 it is much the same price as catching the AirBus to Bristol Temple Meads station (£8.50), then a train (£8.70) from there
https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/routes-and-maps/bristol-airport-flyer
but maybe more convenient
Posted by
Uppsala, Sweden
7052 posts
but I never thought about flying to Bristol. I'm going to look into
this option.
Normally Aer Lingus has 2-3 daily flights between Dublin and Bristol. They would be a much easier option.
Posted by
Lake District, England
8136 posts
Ryanair also fly the route-
These are the schedules for the next week which gives you a good idea of what is available-
https://www.bristolairport.co.uk/where-can-i-fly/destinations/europe/republic-of-ireland/dublin/
Posted by
OP
3 posts
We now have our flights booked to Bristol with our transportation and hotel reservations for Bath in place. I would once again like to thank everyone for your feedback.
Posted by
Bristol, UK
1454 posts
I would recommend getting a taxi to Bath. You will save so much time and it won’t be that much more for 2 people.
Posted by
Cornwall
332 posts
We now have our flights booked to Bristol with our transportation and hotel reservations for Bath in place.
Good idea, so much easier.