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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 17m
    £77–142

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus bus Uk090
    7h 49m
    £34–106

  3. Drive 185.2 mi

    1. Drive from Blackburn to Bathgatecar car 185.2 mi
    3h 14m
    £46–66

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    6h 17m
    £68–176

  5. Train via Wigan North Western

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 40m
    £95–162

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    6h 42m
    £85–208

Blackburn to Bathgate by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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 £65–120 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, and Haymarket Station in around 7h 49m.

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