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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Bathgate takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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.

3h 44m
Duration
224 mi
Distance
£90
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 12m
£67–131

Blackpool to Bathgate train times

Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Bathgate. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Bathgate at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail10h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 43m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackpool 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.

Map of how to get from Blackpool to Bathgate.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 223.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 21m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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