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How to get fromMotherwell to Bathgateby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Motherwell to Bathgate by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Callon Streetbus bus 42 / ...
    2. Take the train from Airdrie to Bathgatetrain train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
    1h 12m
    £9–16

  2. Drive 18.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Motherwell to Bathgatecar car 18.6 mi
    24 min
    £5–7

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Bathgatetrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
    1h 33m
    £26–48

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Motherwell to Bathgatetaxi taxi 18.6 mi
    24 min
    £40–50

  5. Line 201 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from High Road to Bank Streetbus bus 201
    2. Take the train from Airdrie to Bathgatetrain train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
    1h 31m
    £10–17

  6. Line 266 bus, line 23 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Watson Street to Shotts Stationbus bus 266
    2. Take the bus from Shotts Station to Polkemmet Roadbus bus 23
    3. Take the bus from Polkemmet Road to St David's Housebus bus X18
    2h 21m

Motherwell to Bathgate by train

Calendar61Weekly Trains
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Bathgate via Haymarket in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Watson Street to St David's House via Shotts Station and Polkemmet Road in around 2h 21m.

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