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

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Prestwick is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Prestwick is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Bathgate and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at Saunterne Road via Bus Terminal and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Bathgate and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Prestwick?

The distance between Bathgate and Prestwick is 59 miles. The road distance is 54.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bathgate to Prestwick without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 54m and costs £19 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Bathgate to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Prestwick bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Prestwick train from?

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

Train or bus from Bathgate to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Prestwick is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £24 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £24 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Bathgate to Prestwick bus arrive?

Bathgate to Prestwick bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Bathgate to Prestwick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bathgate to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Prestwick is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Bathgate to Prestwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 503+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Bathgate to Prestwick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low LevelEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
1h 54m
£20–25
Drive 54.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bathgate to Prestwick54.3 mi
1h 8m
£14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low LevelEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick TownGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 1m
£25–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from St David's House to Bus TerminalX27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station902
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
3h 26m
£16–24

Bathgate to Prestwick by train, foot, and bus

294Weekly Services

1h 54mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 58.5 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a train from Bathgate to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St David's House to Saunterne Road via Bus Terminal and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 26m.

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