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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Bathgate is to bus via Haymarket Station which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Bathgate is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool station to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at Council Offices via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Bathgate via Preston and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Bathgate?

The distance between Blackpool and Bathgate is 225 miles. The road distance is 183.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Bathgate without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £30 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Blackpool to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Bathgate bus from?

Blackpool to Bathgate bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from North Station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Bathgate train from?

Blackpool to Bathgate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Bathgate is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £30 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Blackpool to Bathgate bus arrive?

Blackpool to Bathgate bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Underpass station.

Where does the Blackpool to Bathgate train arrive?

Blackpool to Bathgate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Bathgate is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Blackpool to Bathgate.

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

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Where can I stay near Bathgate?

There are 678+ hotels available in Bathgate.

Blackpool to Bathgate - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Bathgate by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 10m
£34–170
Bus via Haymarket Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpassbus 42
2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus 900
7h 42m
£28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus 42
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Bus Stationbus 181
7h 42m
£39–51
Drive 182.2 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Bathgatecar 182.2 mi
3h 17m
£45–65
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 21m
£79–230
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 10m
£78–203
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgatetrain
6h 40m
£80–185

Blackpool to Bathgate by train

103Weekly Trains

4h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 223.5 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Bathgate, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–150 and the journey takes 2h 23m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abingdon Street to Bathgate via Bus Station Night Std, Bus Station, Leechlee Road, Bank Street, and Airdrie in around 7h 42m.

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