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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Bathgate is to train and fly which costs £45 - £110 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Bathgate is to train and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Council Offices via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Bathgate?

The distance between Ballymena and Bathgate is 187 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Bathgate without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Ballymena to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Bathgate bus from?

Ballymena to Bathgate bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.

Where does the Ballymena to Bathgate bus arrive?

Ballymena to Bathgate bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Bathgate?

There are 665+ hotels available in Bathgate.

Ballymena to Bathgate - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Ballymena to Bathgate by train, plane, busferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
3h 57m
£59–163
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgate
4h 29m
£47–124
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Central0
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgate
9h 8m
Train, car ferry, Bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgate0
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgate
9h 30m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ballymena to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Bathgate
4h 56m
£62–210
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Antrim
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Bathgate
3h 52m
£49–105
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgate
4h 34m
£55–172
Train, bus and ferry via Ayr
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgate0
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayr923
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgate
9h 18m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from George Street to Nelson Street Bus Lane218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Station900
10h 40m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Map of how to get from Ballymena to Bathgate.

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Distance: 186.2 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Bathgate, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Bathgate. However, you can take the train to Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Park Station, walk to Edinburgh Park, then take the train to Bathgate. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to Bathgate via Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 9h 8m.

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