The average train between Portobello and Bathgate takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. There is an hourly train service from Portobello 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.
Trains run hourly between Portobello and Bathgate. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Portobello is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Bathgate at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portobello to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Portobello station and arriving at Bathgate station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Portobello to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Brunstane station.
Portobello to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bathgate station.
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The distance between Portobello and Bathgate is 33.5 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a train from Brunstane to Bathgate via Edinburgh Waverley in around 51 min.