There are 6 ways to get from Bathgate to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Bathgate to Charing Cross (Glasgow)train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
- Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
1h 48m£18–29Drive 44 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bathgate to Kilmarnockcar 44 mi
1h£11–16Bus via Deer Park
- Take the bus from St David's House to St Johns Hospitalbus X27 / ...
- Take the bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
2h 38m£17–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bathgate to Kilmarnocktaxi 44 mi
1h£190–230Train
- Take the train from Bathgate to Bellgrovetrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
2h 19m£21–34Bus
- Take the bus from St David's House to Bus Terminalbus X27 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 902
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 29m£15–25
Bathgate to Kilmarnock by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Kilmarnock is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 1h and costs £10 - £16.
No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via St Johns Hospital, Deer Park and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Bathgate and Kilmarnock is 49 miles. The road distance is 44.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bathgate to Kilmarnock without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 48m and costs £18 - £30.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Bathgate to Kilmarnock, including transfers.
Bathgate to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St David's House station.
Bathgate to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Bathgate station.
The best way to get from Bathgate to Kilmarnock is to bus via Deer Park which takes 2h 38m and costs £17 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Bathgate, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?
You can take a bus from St David's House to Kilmarnock Bus Station via St Johns Hospital, Deer Park, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bathgate to Kilmarnock via Bellgrove, Sword Street, Bothwell Street, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Bathgate to Charing Cross (Glasgow)
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Bathgate to Bellgrove
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from West Regent Lane to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- £190–230
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 Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at St Johns Hospital station.
Bathgate to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bellgrove station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Kilmarnock is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Bathgate to Kilmarnock.
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