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 - £55 and takes 5h 59m.

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 Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Union Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Deer Park and St Johns Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

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 47m.

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 47m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m 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 47m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 59m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 10m.

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 40m to drive from Manchester to Bathgate.

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

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

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

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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 Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
3h 47m
£85–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Deer Parkbus Uk090
5h 59m
£33–53
Drive 209 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Bathgatecar 209 mi
3h 40m
£51–73
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 10m
£60–158
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 33m
£79–135
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgatetrain
5h 19m
£63–162
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 44m
£76–179
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 24m
£72–173

Manchester to Bathgate by train

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Distance: 236.8 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Union Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Deer Park, and St Johns Hospital in around 5h 59m.

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