The average bus between Cairnryan and Bathgate takes 7h 12m and the fastest bus takes 4h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Bathgate. 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 3 times a day between Cairnryan and Bathgate. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Bathgate at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Bathgate? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Bathgate station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Cairnryan to Bathgate bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Bathgate bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Deer Park station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Bathgate is 135.1 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Deer Park, and St Johns Hospital in around 4h 4m.