The average train between Bathgate and Prestonpans takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is a train service every few hours from Bathgate to Prestonpans. 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 Bathgate and Prestonpans. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bathgate is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Prestonpans at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Prestonpans. However, there are services departing from Bathgate station and arriving at Prestonpans station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Bathgate to Prestonpans train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Bathgate station.
Bathgate to Prestonpans train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestonpans station.
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The distance between Bathgate and Prestonpans is 41.6 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Bathgate to Prestonpans via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 17m.