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

The cheapest way to get from Johnstone to Bathgate is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Johnstone to Bathgate is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Johnstone and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Johnstone to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from St Margarets Nursery School and arriving at Council Offices via Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Johnstone and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Johnstone to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Johnstone and arriving at Bathgate via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Johnstone to Bathgate?

The distance between Johnstone and Bathgate is 36 miles. The road distance is 41.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Johnstone to Bathgate without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £19 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Johnstone to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Johnstone to Bathgate bus from?

Johnstone to Bathgate bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from St Margarets Nursery School station.

Where do I catch the Johnstone to Bathgate train from?

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

Train or bus from Johnstone to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Johnstone to Bathgate is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £19 - £24. Alternatively, you can line 38 bus and bus, which costs £16 - £22 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Johnstone to Bathgate bus arrive?

Johnstone to Bathgate bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Bath Street station.

Where does the Johnstone to Bathgate train arrive?

Johnstone to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Johnstone to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Johnstone to Bathgate is 41 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Johnstone to Bathgate.

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

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Johnstone to Bathgate - 6 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Johnstone to Bathgate by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Johnstone to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to BathgateHelensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
1h 32m
£19–24
Drive 40.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Johnstone to Bathgate40.9 mi
45 min
£11–15
Line 38 bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margarets Nursery School to Bath Street38
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to BathgateHelensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2h 21m
£18–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Johnstone to Bathgate40.9 mi
45 min
£85–110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tannahill Crescent to Bath Street38A / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to BathgateHelensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2h 24m
£18–22
Line 38 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from St Margarets Nursery School to Bath Street38
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Station900
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Council OfficesX18 / ...
3h 39m
£16–21

Johnstone to Bathgate by train and foot

291Weekly Services

1h 32mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 35.8 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Johnstone, Scotland and Bathgate, Scotland?

You can take a train from Johnstone to Bathgate via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margarets Nursery School to Council Offices via Bath Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Haymarket Station in around 3h 39m.

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