The average train between Reading and Bathgate takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Reading and Bathgate. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Bathgate at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Bathgate station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Reading to Bathgate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Bathgate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Reading to Bathgate train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Bathgate is 524.7 km. The road distance is 719 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Bathgate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 8m.