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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bathgate is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Bathgate is to train which takes 3h and costs £30 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Council Offices via Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Bathgate?

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

How far is it from Preston to Bathgate?

The distance between Preston and Bathgate is 207 miles. The road distance is 178.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Bathgate without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £30 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Preston to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bathgate bus from?

Preston to Bathgate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bathgate train from?

Preston to Bathgate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Preston to Bathgate is to train which takes 3h and costs £30 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Preston to Bathgate bus arrive?

Preston to Bathgate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Bathgate train arrive?

Preston to Bathgate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Preston to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Bathgate is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Preston to Bathgate.

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

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Where can I stay near Bathgate?

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Preston to Bathgate - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Bathgate by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h
£31–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus 900
6h 19m
£23–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Preston Coach Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57bus megabus M11
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgatetrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
5h 2m
£29–36
Drive 177.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Bathgatecar 177.9 mi
3h 4m
£44–63
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 28m
£76–201
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 46m
£83–232
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 25m
£54–181

Preston to Bathgate by train

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Distance: 206.2 mi
Duration: 3h

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–150 and the journey takes 2h 23m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Council Offices via Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Station in around 6h 19m.

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