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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Bathgate is to train and fly which costs £50 - £130 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Bathgate is to train and fly which takes 3h 53m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Bathgate via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Bathgate?

The distance between Cheltenham and Bathgate is 356 miles. The road distance is 330 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Bathgate without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 19m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Cheltenham to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Bathgate train from?

Cheltenham to Bathgate train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Bathgate train arrive?

Cheltenham to Bathgate train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Bathgate is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Cheltenham to Bathgate.

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

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Where can I stay near Bathgate?

There are 667+ hotels available in Bathgate.

Cheltenham to Bathgate - 10 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cheltenham to Bathgate by train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 19m
£110–214
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 15m
£49–241
Drive 328.1 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Bathgate328.1 mi
5h 26m
£82–118
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4h 8m
£57–135
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3h 53m
£59–157
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgate
4h 52m
£51–129
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgate
4h 38m
£52–161
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
5h 29m
£125–403
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
6h
£100–349
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
6h
£61–219

Cheltenham to Bathgate by train

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6h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 354.1 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Bathgate via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, and Haymarket in around 6h 19m.

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