The average train between Southampton and Bathgate takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Bathgate. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Bathgate at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Bathgate station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Southampton to Bathgate train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Bathgate train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Southampton to Bathgate train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Bathgate is 575.2 km. The road distance is 789 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Bathgate via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 55m.