The average bus between Hamilton and Bathgate takes 3h 20m and the fastest bus takes 2h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hamilton 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 every 3 hours between Hamilton and Bathgate. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Bathgate at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Shotts Station and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hamilton to Bathgate? 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 Hamilton to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Bathgate station via Shotts Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Hamilton to Bathgate bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Stop 2 station.
Hamilton to Bathgate bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at St David's House station.
The distance between Hamilton and Bathgate is 28.6 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a bus from Stop 2 to St David's House via Shotts Station and Polkemmet Road in around 2h 32m.