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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Bathgate is to bus which costs £60 - £100 and takes 13h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Bathgate is to train and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs £100 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Council Offices via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Bathgate via Paddington, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Reading to Bathgate?

The distance between Reading and Bathgate is 450 miles. The road distance is 379.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Bathgate without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Reading to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Bathgate bus from?

Reading to Bathgate bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Bathgate train from?

Reading to Bathgate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Reading to Bathgate is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £230 and takes 13h 22m.

Where does the Reading to Bathgate bus arrive?

Reading to Bathgate bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Bathgate train arrive?

Reading to Bathgate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Bathgate is 380 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Reading to Bathgate.

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

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Where can I stay near Bathgate?

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Reading to Bathgate - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Bathgate by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 8m
£136–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
13h 22m
£64–225
Drive 377.4 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Bathgatecar 377.4 mi
6h 38m
£94–136
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 4m
£102–326
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 9m
£160–307
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
13h 22m
£64–100
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 47m
£64–163
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 28m
£114–314
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgatetrain
4h 48m
£100–370
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 44m
£78–201
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgatetrain
5h 28m
£79–200
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 55m
£110–459

Reading to Bathgate by train and subway

194Weekly Services

6h 8mAverage Duration

£136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 447 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Bathgate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Council Offices via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 13h 22m.

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