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

The cheapest way to get from Bothwell to Bathgate is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bothwell to Bathgate is to drive which takes 26 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Bothwell and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Bothwell to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Green Street and arriving at St David's House via Bus Station, Shotts Station and Polkemmet Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Bothwell and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Bothwell to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Blantyre and arriving at Bathgate via Partick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Bothwell to Bathgate?

The distance between Bothwell and Bathgate is 32 miles. The road distance is 21.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bothwell to Bathgate without a car is to line 255 bus and train which takes 1h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Bothwell to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bothwell to Bathgate bus from?

Bothwell to Bathgate bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bothwell to Bathgate train from?

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

Train or bus from Bothwell to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Bothwell to Bathgate is to line 266 bus and bus which takes 3h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £20 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Bothwell to Bathgate bus arrive?

Bothwell to Bathgate bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Shotts Station.

Where does the Bothwell to Bathgate train arrive?

Bothwell to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.

Can I drive from Bothwell to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Bothwell to Bathgate is 22 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Bothwell to Bathgate.

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

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Where can I stay near Bathgate?

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Bothwell to Bathgate - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 255 bus

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

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Line 255 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Griqua Terrace to Sword Streetbus 255
2. Take the train from Bellgrove to Bathgatetrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
1h 40m
Drive 21.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bothwell to Bathgatecar 21.4 mi
26 min
£6–8
Line 266 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shotts Stationbus 266
2. Take the bus from Polkemmet Road to St David's Housebus X18
3h 4m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bothwell to Bathgatetaxi 21.4 mi
26 min
£45–60
Train
1. Take the train from Blantyre to Particktrain Larkhall - Balloch / ...
2. Take the train from Partick to Bathgatetrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
1h 50m
£12–20

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 32 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, Scotland and Bathgate, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Green Street to St David's House via Bus Station, Shotts Station, and Polkemmet Road in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blantyre to Bathgate via Partick in around 1h 50m.

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