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

The cheapest way to get from Shotts to Bathgate is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shotts to Bathgate is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £24 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Shotts and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Shotts to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Easter Road and arriving at St David's House via Polkemmet Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Shotts and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Shotts to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Shotts and arriving at Bathgate via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Shotts to Bathgate?

The distance between Shotts and Bathgate is 13 miles. The road distance is 10.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shotts to Bathgate without a car is to line 23 bus and bus which takes 1h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h to get from Shotts to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Bathgate bus from?

Shotts to Bathgate bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, depart from Easter Road station.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Bathgate train from?

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

Train or bus from Shotts to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Shotts to Bathgate is to line 23 bus and bus which takes 1h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Shotts to Bathgate bus arrive?

Shotts to Bathgate bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, arrive at Polkemmet Road station.

Where does the Shotts to Bathgate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shotts to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Shotts to Bathgate is 10 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Shotts to Bathgate.

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

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Shotts to Bathgate - 4 ways to travel via train, line 23 bus, bus, taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Shotts to Bathgate by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 23 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Easter Road to Polkemmet Road23
2. Take the bus from Polkemmet Road to St David's HouseX18
1h
Drive 10.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shotts to Bathgate10.3 mi
17 min
£3–4
Train
1. Take the train from Shotts to HaymarketGlasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to BathgateEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 23m
£14–31
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shotts to Bathgate10.3 mi
17 min
£24–29

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

You can take a bus from Easter Road to St David's House via Polkemmet Road in around 1h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shotts to Bathgate via Haymarket in around 1h 23m.

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