What is the cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Bathgate?

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Bathgate is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Bathgate?

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Bathgate is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from St Brides Church and arriving at Bank Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Bathgate via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Bathgate?

The distance between East Kilbride and Bathgate is 37 miles. The road distance is 27.5 miles.

How do I travel from East Kilbride to Bathgate without a car?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Bathgate without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £16 - £40.

How long does it take to get from East Kilbride to Bathgate?

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from East Kilbride to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Bathgate bus from?

East Kilbride to Bathgate bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from St Brides Church station.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Bathgate train from?

East Kilbride to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from East Kilbride station.

Train or bus from East Kilbride to Bathgate?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Bathgate is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £16 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 201 bus, which costs £11 - £20 and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Bathgate bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Bathgate bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Bank Street station.

Where does the East Kilbride to Bathgate train arrive?

East Kilbride to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Bathgate is 27 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from East Kilbride to Bathgate.

How do I get a train ticket from East Kilbride to Bathgate?

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East Kilbride to Bathgate - 4 ways to travel via train, line 201 bus, and car

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain East Kilbride - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgatetrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
1h 49m
£17–36
Drive 27.3 mi
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1. Drive from East Kilbride to Bathgatecar 27.3 mi
31 min
£7–10
Line 201 bus
1. Take the bus from St Brides Church to Bank Streetbus 201
2h 8m
£11–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Kilbride to Bathgatetaxi 27.3 mi
31 min
£55–75

East Kilbride to Bathgate by train and bus

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Distance: 36.6 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Bathgate, Scotland?

You can take a train from East Kilbride to Bathgate via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, First Greater Glasgow operates a bus from St Brides Church to Bank Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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