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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Bathgate is to bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Bathgate is to train which takes 25 min and costs £5 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Bathgate?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Place and arriving at Council Offices. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Bathgate?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bathgate. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Leith to Bathgate?

The distance between Leith and Bathgate is 18 miles. The road distance is 21.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Bathgate without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs £5 - £10.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bathgate takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Leith to Bathgate bus from?

Leith to Bathgate bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Waterloo Place station.

Where do I catch the Leith to Bathgate train from?

Leith to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Leith to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Leith to Bathgate is to train which takes 25 min and costs £5 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 1h 11m.

Where does the Leith to Bathgate bus arrive?

Leith to Bathgate bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Council Offices station.

Where does the Leith to Bathgate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leith to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Bathgate is 21 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Leith to Bathgate.

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

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Where can I stay near Bathgate?

There are 654+ hotels available in Bathgate.

Leith to Bathgate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Leith to Bathgate by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Leith to Bathgate by train

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Distance: 18.4 mi
Duration: 25 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bathgate every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Waterloo Place to Council Offices every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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