There are 4 ways to get from Bathgate to East Kilbride by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 201 bus
best- Take the bus from Callon Street to St Brides Churchbus 201
1h 59m£11–17Drive 26.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bathgate to East Kilbridecar 26.2 mi
33 min£7–10Train
- Take the train from Bathgate to Particktrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbridetrain Glasgow Central - East Kilbride
2h 5m£16–27Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bathgate to East Kilbridetaxi 26.2 mi
33 min£110–140
Bathgate to East Kilbride by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to East Kilbride is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Bathgate to East Kilbride is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Callon Street and arriving at St Brides Church via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at East Kilbride via Partick and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Bathgate and East Kilbride is 35 miles. The road distance is 26.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bathgate to East Kilbride without a car is to line 201 bus which takes 1h 59m and costs £10 - £18.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Bathgate to East Kilbride, including transfers.
Bathgate to East Kilbride bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Callon Street station.
Bathgate to East Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Bathgate station.
The best way to get from Bathgate to East Kilbride is to line 201 bus which takes 1h 59m and costs £10 - £18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £27 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Bathgate, Scotland and East Kilbride, Scotland?
First Greater Glasgow operates a bus from Callon Street to St Brides Church every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bathgate to East Kilbride via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Bathgate to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbride
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Callon Street to St Brides Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
Fixed Rate Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1506 444 555
Freddies Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1501 732 323
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Booking & Getting There
Bathgate to East Kilbride bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at St Brides Church station.
Bathgate to East Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to East Kilbride is 26 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Bathgate to East Kilbride.
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