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

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Perth is to bus via Waterloo Place which costs £9 - £16 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Perth is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Bathgate and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Perth. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at Leonard Street via Haymarket Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bathgate and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Perth. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Perth via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Perth?

The distance between Bathgate and Perth is 72 miles. The road distance is 46.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bathgate to Perth without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Bathgate to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Perth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Perth train from?

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

Train or bus from Bathgate to Perth?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Perth is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Bathgate to Perth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bathgate to Perth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bathgate to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Perth is 47 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Bathgate to Perth.

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 518+ hotels available in Perth.

Bathgate to Perth - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Bathgate to Perth by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bathgate to HaymarketHelensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to PerthEdinburgh - Perth / ...
2h 19m
£20–34
Bus via Waterloo Place
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St David's House to Waterloo PlaceX18
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus StationUk094
3h 20m
£9–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from St David's House to Haymarket StationX18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Leonard StreetE9
2h 40m
Drive 46.4 mi
1. Drive from Bathgate to Perth46.4 mi
52 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bathgate to Perth46.4 mi
52 min
£85–110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St David's House to Haymarket StationX18 / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to PerthEdinburgh - Perth / ...
2h 58m
£14–77

Bathgate to Perth by train

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2h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 71.8 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a train from Bathgate to Perth via Haymarket in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St David's House to Leonard Street via Haymarket Station in around 2h 40m.

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