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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bathgate is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bathgate is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Council Offices via Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Bathgate via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Manchester to Bathgate?

The distance between Manchester and Bathgate is 238 miles. The road distance is 210.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Bathgate without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Manchester to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bathgate bus from?

Manchester to Bathgate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bathgate train from?

Manchester to Bathgate train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bathgate is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Manchester to Bathgate bus arrive?

Manchester to Bathgate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Manchester to Bathgate train arrive?

Manchester to Bathgate train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Bathgate is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Manchester to Bathgate.

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

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Where can I stay near Bathgate?

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Manchester to Bathgate - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Bathgate by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 45m
£87–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus Uk090
6h 40m
£31–50
Drive 209 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Bathgatecar 209 mi
3h 40m
£52–76
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
4h 55m
£65–148
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Council Officesbus X18 / ...
5h 40m
£79–134
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 16m
£74–175
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 51m
£73–162
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgatetrain
5h 35m
£69–171

Manchester to Bathgate by train

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Distance: 236.8 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Council Offices via Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Station in around 6h 40m.

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