The average train between Sunderland and Bathgate takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Bathgate. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Bathgate at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Bathgate station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Sunderland to Bathgate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Bathgate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bathgate station.
Book your Sunderland to Bathgate train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Bathgate is 180.8 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Bathgate via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 45m.