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

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Portobello is to bus and line 26 bus which costs £5 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Portobello is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Bathgate and Portobello?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Portobello. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at Portobello Town Hall via Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Portobello?

The distance between Bathgate and Portobello is 22 miles. The road distance is 23.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bathgate to Portobello without a car is to train and line 26 bus which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 53 min to get from Bathgate to Portobello, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Portobello bus from?

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

Where does the Bathgate to Portobello bus arrive?

Bathgate to Portobello bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Shandwick Place station.

Can I drive from Bathgate to Portobello?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Portobello is 24 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Bathgate to Portobello.

Where can I stay near Portobello?

There are 3053+ hotels available in Portobello.

Bathgate to Portobello - 4 ways to travel via train, line 26 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bathgate to Portobello by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 26 bus
best
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Portobello Town Hallbus N26 / ...
53 min
£11–18
Bus, line 26 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St David's House to Shandwick Placebus X18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Portobello Town Hallbus N26 / ...
1h 36m
£5
Drive 23.7 mi
1. Drive from Bathgate to Portobellocar 23.7 mi
38 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bathgate to Portobellotaxi 23.7 mi
38 min
£150–190

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Distance: 21.7 mi
Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Bathgate, Scotland and Portobello, Scotland?

You can take a bus from St David's House to Portobello Town Hall via Shandwick Place in around 1h 36m.

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