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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 Preston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 20m
£67–121

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 Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 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, November 3, 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, November 4, 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, November 5, 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 Friday, November 6, 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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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 £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 31m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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