The average bus between Reading and Bathgate takes 12h 12m and the fastest bus takes 11h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading 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 Reading and Bathgate. The earliest departure is at 7:01 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Bathgate at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 12h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Reading 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 Reading to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Bathgate station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
Reading to Bathgate bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Bathgate bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Book your Reading to Bathgate bus tickets online with RailAir, FlixBus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Bathgate is 524.7 km. The road distance is 727 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Council Offices via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 13h 4m.