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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Bathgate is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Bathgate is to bus and fly which takes 3h 58m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Council Offices via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Bathgate via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Colchester to Bathgate?

The distance between Colchester and Bathgate is 465 miles. The road distance is 397.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Bathgate without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £95 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Colchester to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Bathgate bus from?

Colchester to Bathgate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Bathgate train from?

Colchester to Bathgate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Colchester to Bathgate is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £95 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 42m.

Where does the Colchester to Bathgate bus arrive?

Colchester to Bathgate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Bathgate train arrive?

Colchester to Bathgate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Bathgate is 397 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Colchester to Bathgate.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 58m
£97–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station
11h 42m
£46–101
Drive 395.1 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Bathgate395.1 mi
7h
£99–142
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3h 58m
£46–132
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to PeterboroughColchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 24m
£94–150
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
4h
£107–340
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgate
4h 39m
£48–146
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgate
4h 42m
£108–369
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
4h 45m
£107–327
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4h 47m
£76–260

Colchester to Bathgate by train and subway

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5h 58mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 462.2 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Bathgate via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Council Offices via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 11h 42m.

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