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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Bathgate is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Bathgate is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Suddell Cross and arriving at Council Offices via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Deer Park and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Bathgate via Preston and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Bathgate?

The distance between Blackburn and Bathgate is 219 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Bathgate without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Blackburn to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Bathgate bus from?

Blackburn to Bathgate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Bathgate train from?

Blackburn to Bathgate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train, bus or fly from Blackburn to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Bathgate is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 34m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Blackburn to Bathgate bus arrive?

Blackburn to Bathgate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Blackburn to Bathgate train arrive?

Blackburn to Bathgate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Bathgate is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Blackburn to Bathgate.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackburn to Bathgate by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 19m
£65–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Deer Parkbus Uk090
7h 34m
£34–69
Drive 185.2 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Bathgatecar 185.2 mi
3h 14m
£46–66
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 59m
£70–180
Train via Wigan North Western
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Wigan Wallgatetrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 38m
£86–146
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 50m
£82–222

Blackburn to Bathgate by train

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Distance: 218.1 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Bathgate, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 21m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Suddell Cross to Council Offices via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Deer Park, and Bus Terminal in around 7h 34m.

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