The average train between Aberdeen and Bathgate takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdeen 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.
Trains run hourly between Aberdeen and Bathgate. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Bathgate at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Bathgate station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Aberdeen to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Aberdeen to Bathgate train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Aberdeen and Bathgate is 167.5 km. The road distance is 231 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Haymarket every 3 hours. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.