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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Bathgate is to bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Bathgate is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Council Offices via Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Bathgate via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Perth to Bathgate?

The distance between Perth and Bathgate is 72 miles. The road distance is 46.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Bathgate without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £16 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Perth to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Bathgate bus from?

Perth to Bathgate bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Bathgate train from?

Perth to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Perth to Bathgate is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £16 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Perth to Bathgate bus arrive?

Perth to Bathgate bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Queensferry Street station.

Where does the Perth to Bathgate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Bathgate is 47 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Perth to Bathgate.

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

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Where can I stay near Bathgate?

There are 654+ hotels available in Bathgate.

Perth to Bathgate - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Bathgate by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Perth to HaymarketPerth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 2m
£16–34
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensferry StreetM90
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Council OfficesX18 / ...
2h 31m
£12–15
Drive 46.5 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Bathgate46.5 mi
52 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Perth to Bathgate46.5 mi
52 min
£85–110
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to HaymarketPerth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Council OfficesX18 / ...
2h 36m
£13–26
Bus, line 801 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ingliston Park & RideUk094
2. Take the bus from Eastfield Road to Royston Hall801
2h 55m

Perth to Bathgate by train

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Distance: 71.8 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Haymarket hourly. Tickets cost £12–25 and the journey takes 1h 26m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Council Offices via Queensferry Street and Shandwick Place in around 2h 31m.

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