What is the cheapest way to get from Balloch to Bathgate?

The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Bathgate is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 58 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balloch to Bathgate?

The fastest way to get from Balloch to Bathgate is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Balloch and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Council Offices via Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Balloch and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Bathgate via Dalreoch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Balloch to Bathgate?

The distance between Balloch and Bathgate is 44 miles. The road distance is 46.6 miles.

How do I travel from Balloch to Bathgate without a car?

The best way to get from Balloch to Bathgate without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £12 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Balloch to Bathgate?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Balloch to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Bathgate bus from?

Balloch to Bathgate bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Bathgate train from?

Balloch to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalreoch station.

Train or bus from Balloch to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Balloch to Bathgate is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £12 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 915 bus and bus, which costs £13 - £19 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Balloch to Bathgate bus arrive?

Balloch to Bathgate bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Balloch to Bathgate train arrive?

Balloch to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bathgate station.

Can I drive from Balloch to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Bathgate is 47 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Balloch to Bathgate.

Where can I stay near Bathgate?

There are 668+ hotels available in Bathgate.

Balloch to Bathgate - 4 ways to travel via train, line 915 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Balloch to Bathgate by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dalreoch to BathgateHelensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
1h 48m
£12–31
Line 915 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Station915 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Station900
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Council OfficesX18 / ...
3h 9m
£13–19
Drive 46.4 mi
1. Drive from Balloch to Bathgate46.4 mi
58 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balloch to Bathgate46.4 mi
58 min
£95–120

Balloch to Bathgate by train

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Distance: 43.5 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Bathgate, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Dalreoch to Bathgate hourly. Tickets cost £9–20 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Council Offices via Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Station in around 3h 9m.

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