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 £25 - £50 and takes 7h 50m.

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 38m 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 Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Council Offices via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

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 43m.

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 43m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m 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 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 43m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Bank Street, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Manchester to Bathgate bus arrive?

Manchester to Bathgate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 38m 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?

There are 676+ hotels available in Bathgate.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to HaymarketManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 43m
£54–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Livingston Bus Terminal Stance Dmegabus 902
7h 50m
£26–46
Bus via Bank Street
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station590 / ...
6h 22m
£41–56
Drive 209 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Bathgate209 mi
3h 38m
£52–75
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
4h 45m
£74–154
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
5h 26m
£81–211
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 49m
£67–195
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgate
5h 30m
£61–194

Manchester to Bathgate by train

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Distance: 236.7 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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 £45–120 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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