The average bus between Carlisle and Bathgate takes 5h 13m and the fastest bus takes 4h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Bathgate. 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 Carlisle and Bathgate. The earliest departure is at 8:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 2:34 PM which arrives into Bathgate at 7:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Bathgate station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Carlisle to Bathgate bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Market Hall station.
Carlisle to Bathgate bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Council Offices station.
Book your Carlisle to Bathgate bus tickets online with Borders Buses and Lothian Country Buses.
The distance between Carlisle and Bathgate is 120.5 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a bus from Market Hall to Council Offices via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Princes Street in around 5h 17m.