The average train between York and Bathgate takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is an hourly train service from York 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 York and Bathgate. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Bathgate at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Bathgate station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
York to Bathgate train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Bathgate train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your York to Bathgate train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between York and Bathgate is 271.1 km. The road distance is 355 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.