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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Bathgate is to bus which costs £6 - £8 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Bathgate is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkcaldy and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcaldy station to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Council Offices via Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Kirkcaldy and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy and arriving at Bathgate via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Kirkcaldy to Bathgate?

The distance between Kirkcaldy and Bathgate is 41 miles. The road distance is 30.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Bathgate without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £12 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Kirkcaldy to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Bathgate bus from?

Kirkcaldy to Bathgate bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Bathgate train from?

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

Train or bus from Kirkcaldy to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Bathgate is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £12 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £8 and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Bathgate bus arrive?

Kirkcaldy to Bathgate bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Queensferry Street station.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Bathgate train arrive?

Kirkcaldy to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Kirkcaldy to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkcaldy to Bathgate is 30 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Kirkcaldy to Bathgate.

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

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Kirkcaldy to Bathgate - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Kirkcaldy to Bathgate by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to HaymarketDundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to BathgateEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 11m
£13–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensferry StreetX58 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Council OfficesX18 / ...
2h 18m
£6–8
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to HaymarketDundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Council OfficesX18 / ...
1h 45m
£10–63
Drive 30.3 mi
1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Bathgate30.3 mi
40 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kirkcaldy to Bathgate30.3 mi
40 min
£65–80

Kirkcaldy to Bathgate by train

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1h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 41.2 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

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

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Bathgate via Haymarket in around 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Council Offices via Queensferry Street and Shandwick Place in around 2h 18m.

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