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

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Bathgate is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Paisley to Bathgate is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Smithhills Street and arriving at Council Offices via Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Paisley and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Bathgate via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Paisley to Bathgate?

The distance between Paisley and Bathgate is 33 miles. The road distance is 36.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paisley to Bathgate without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £18 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Paisley to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Bathgate bus from?

Paisley to Bathgate bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Smithhills Street station.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Bathgate train from?

Paisley to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Train or bus from Paisley to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Paisley to Bathgate is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £18 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £22 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Paisley to Bathgate bus arrive?

Paisley to Bathgate bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Bath Street station.

Where does the Paisley to Bathgate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paisley to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Bathgate is 37 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Paisley to Bathgate.

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

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Paisley to Bathgate - 5 ways to travel via train, line 26 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgatetrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
1h 24m
£18–22
Drive 36.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Paisley to Bathgatecar 36.3 mi
46 min
£9–13
Line 26 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Streetbus 26
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgatetrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2h 31m
£18–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Paisley to Bathgatetaxi 36.3 mi
46 min
£75–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Smithhills Street to Bath Streetbus 38 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus 900
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Council Officesbus X18 / ...
3h 11m
£16–21

Paisley to Bathgate by train and foot

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1h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 32.5 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgate every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £13–17 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithhills Street to Council Offices via Bath Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Haymarket Station in around 3h 11m.

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