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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bathgate is to bus via Haymarket Station which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Bathgate is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £65.

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 21m.

How far is it from Preston to Bathgate?

The distance between Preston and Bathgate is 208 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 and bus which takes 3h 30m and costs £21 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m 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 does the Preston to Bathgate bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Bathgate?

There are 678+ hotels available in Bathgate.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Bathgate by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Council OfficesX18 / ...
3h 30m
£21–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Station181
5h 45m
£33–53
Drive 177.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Bathgate177.9 mi
3h 4m
£44–63
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 51m
£74–172
Bus via Haymarket Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Station900
6h 21m
£21–38
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
5h 46m
£86–212
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 32m
£55–181
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgate
6h 17m
£84–180

Preston to Bathgate by train and bus

83Weekly Services

3h 30mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Bathgate.

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Distance: 206.8 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

National Express operates a bus from Coach Stn to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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