What is the cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Bothwell?

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Bothwell is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bathgate to Bothwell?

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Bothwell is to drive which takes 27 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Bathgate and Bothwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Bothwell. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at Green Street via St Johns Hospital, Deer Park and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Bathgate and Bothwell?

No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Bothwell. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Blantyre via Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Bothwell?

The distance between Bathgate and Bothwell is 32 miles. The road distance is 20.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bathgate to Bothwell without a car?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Bothwell without a car is to train and line 255 bus which takes 1h 32m and costs £13 - £24.

How long does it take to get from Bathgate to Bothwell?

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Bathgate to Bothwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Bothwell bus from?

Bathgate to Bothwell bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St David's House station.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Bothwell train from?

Bathgate to Bothwell train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Bathgate station.

Train or bus from Bathgate to Bothwell?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Bothwell is to bus and line 255 bus which takes 2h 54m and costs £13 - £21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £13 - £26 and takes 1h 34m.

Where does the Bathgate to Bothwell bus arrive?

Bathgate to Bothwell bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at St Johns Hospital station.

Where does the Bathgate to Bothwell train arrive?

Bathgate to Bothwell train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Can I drive from Bathgate to Bothwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Bothwell is 20 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Bathgate to Bothwell.

How do I get a train ticket from Bathgate to Bothwell?

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Bathgate to Bothwell - 5 ways to travel via train, line 255 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bathgate to Bothwell by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 255 bus
best
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Bellgrovetrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Sword Street to Green Streetbus 255
1h 32m
£13–23
Drive 20.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bathgate to Bothwellcar 20.4 mi
27 min
£5–8
Bus, line 255 bus
1. Take the bus from St David's House to St Johns Hospitalbus X27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Green Streetbus 255
2h 54m
£13–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bathgate to Bothwelltaxi 20.4 mi
27 min
£45–55
Train
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Blantyretrain Balloch - Larkhall / ...
1h 34m
£14–26

Bathgate to Bothwell by train and bus

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Distance: 32.1 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Bathgate, Scotland and Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from St David's House to Green Street via St Johns Hospital, Deer Park, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bathgate to Blantyre via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 1h 34m.

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