There are 5 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
best- Take the train from Bathgate to Particktrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
2h 25m£21–34Drive 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 / ...
3h 10m£17–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bathgate to Kilmarnocktaxi 44 mi
1h£190–230Bus
- 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 59m£15–25
Bathgate to Kilmarnock by train
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 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Kilmarnock via Partick and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Bathgate and Kilmarnock is 54 miles. The road distance is 44.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bathgate to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £20 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 25m 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 train which takes 2h 25m and costs £20 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus via Deer Park, which costs £17 - £26 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Bathgate, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?
You can take a train from Bathgate to Kilmarnock via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, 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 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Bathgate to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0131 554 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lothian Country Buses
Bus from St David's House to St Johns Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Lothian Country Buses
Bus from St David's House to Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Lothian Country Buses
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–12
Bus from Bus Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 Partick 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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