The average bus between Bathgate and Chester takes 19h 17m and the fastest bus takes 12h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bathgate to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Bathgate and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bathgate is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Chester at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket Station and take an average of 19h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bathgate to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bathgate station and arriving at Chester station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 17m.
Bathgate to Chester bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Haymarket Station.
Bathgate to Chester bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Bathgate and Chester is 305.4 km. The road distance is 524 km.
You can take a bus from St David's House to Chester Bus Interchange via Haymarket Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J in around 11h 2m.