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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bathgate is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 12h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bathgate is to train and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Council Offices via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bathgate via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bathgate?

The distance between Cardiff and Bathgate is 381 miles. The road distance is 367.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bathgate without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs £75 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Cardiff to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bathgate bus from?

Cardiff to Bathgate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bathgate train from?

Cardiff to Bathgate train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bathgate is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs £75 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 12h 31m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bathgate bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bathgate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Cardiff to Bathgate train arrive?

Cardiff to Bathgate train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Bathgate is 368 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Cardiff to Bathgate.

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

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Where can I stay near Bathgate?

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Cardiff to Bathgate - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Bathgate by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 18m
£55–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus
12h 31m
£35–74
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 20m
£76–213
Drive 365.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Bathgatecar 365.7 mi
7h
£87–126
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgatetrain
5h 1m
£52–124
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 16m
£59–194
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 8m
£53–214
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
8h 39m
£72–224
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
8h 43m
£55–366

Cardiff to Bathgate by train

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Distance: 378.8 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bathgate, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bathgate via Crewe and Haymarket in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Council Offices via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Haymarket Station in around 12h 31m.

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