The average bus between Bathgate and Portobello takes 1h 41m and the fastest bus takes 1h 19m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Bathgate to Portobello. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Bathgate and Portobello. The earliest departure is at 2:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Bathgate is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Portobello at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Portobello. However, there are services departing from Bathgate station and arriving at Portobello station via Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Bathgate to Portobello bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St David's House station.
Bathgate to Portobello bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Portobello Town Hall station.
The distance between Bathgate and Portobello is 33.5 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a bus from St David's House to Portobello Town Hall via Shandwick Place in around 1h 34m.