The average train between Bathgate and Edinburgh Castle takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bathgate to Edinburgh Castle. 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 every 30 minutes between Bathgate and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bathgate is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 11:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bathgate station and arriving at Edinburgh Castle station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
Bathgate to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Bathgate station.
Bathgate to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Bathgate and Edinburgh Castle is 28.1 km. The road distance is 31 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Bathgate to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 28 min.
