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 - £120 and takes 13h 40m.

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 - £150.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Council Offices via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.

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 via Crewe which takes 7h 20m and costs £120 - £340.

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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Kingsway GD 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 via Crewe which takes 7h 20m and costs £120 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs and takes 13h 1m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bathgate bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bathgate bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Bus 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
£58–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
13h 40m
£35–113
Train via Crewe
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
£128–332
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
13h 1m
Drive 365.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Bathgatecar 365.7 mi
7h
£90–129
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
4h 58m
£53–128
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
£69–197
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 7m
£60–220
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
8h 44m
£55–273

Cardiff to Bathgate by train

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7h 20mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Bathgate.

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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 Kingsway GD to Council Offices via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 13h 1m.

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