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

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Kilmarnock is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 1h and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Bathgate and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Haymarket Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Bathgate and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Bathgate and Kilmarnock is 48 miles. The road distance is 44.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bathgate to Kilmarnock without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 47m and costs £17 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Bathgate to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Kilmarnock bus from?

Bathgate to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St David's House station.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Kilmarnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Bathgate to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £22 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £22 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Bathgate to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Bathgate to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Haymarket Station.

Where does the Bathgate to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Bathgate to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Can I drive from Bathgate to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Kilmarnock is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Bathgate to Kilmarnock.

How do I get a train ticket from Bathgate to Kilmarnock?

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 502+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Bathgate to Kilmarnock - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Bathgate to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
1h 47m
£18–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St David's House to Haymarket Stationbus X18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 7m
£10–22
Train
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
2h 14m
£23–24
Drive 44 mi
1. Drive from Bathgate to Kilmarnockcar 44 mi
1h
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bathgate to Kilmarnocktaxi 44 mi
1h
£90–110

Bathgate to Kilmarnock by train and foot

216Weekly Services

2h 14mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 48.2 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Bathgate, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bathgate to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St David's House to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Haymarket Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 7m.

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