Rome2Rio

Manchester to Bathgate buses

Find Transport to Bathgate

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Bathgate takes 10h 34m and the fastest bus takes 6h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

10h 34m
Duration
257 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Manchester to Bathgate bus times

Buses run twice daily between Manchester and Bathgate. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:10 PM which arrives into Bathgate at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 10h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses14h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    FlixBusFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses6h 42m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses14h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    FlixBusFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses6h 42m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses14h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

  •  → 

    FlixBusFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses6h 42m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses14h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

  •  → 

    FlixBusFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses6h 42m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses14h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

  •  → 

    FlixBusFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses6h 42m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses15h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

  •  → 

    FlixBusFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses6h 41m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Bathgate.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 256.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 34m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bathgate, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Council Offices via Buchanan Bus Station, Deer Park, and Bus Terminal in around 6h 14m.

Operators