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

The cheapest way to get from Ratho to Bathgate is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ratho to Bathgate is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £29 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Ratho and Bathgate?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Station Road station and arriving at Council Offices. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Ratho and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Ratho to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Gogarburn and arriving at Bathgate via Edinburgh Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Ratho to Bathgate?

The distance between Ratho and Bathgate is 11 miles. The road distance is 12.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ratho to Bathgate without a car is to bus which takes 37 min and costs £6.

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

The bus from Station Road to Council Offices takes 37 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Ratho to Bathgate bus from?

Ratho to Bathgate bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Ratho to Bathgate train from?

Ratho to Bathgate train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Gogarburn station.

Where does the Ratho to Bathgate bus arrive?

Ratho to Bathgate bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Council Offices station.

Where does the Ratho to Bathgate train arrive?

Ratho to Bathgate train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Edinburgh Park Station.

Can I drive from Ratho to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Ratho to Bathgate is 12 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Ratho to Bathgate.

Where can I stay near Bathgate?

There are 725+ hotels available in Bathgate.

Ratho to Bathgate - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ratho to Bathgate by bus, tram, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Council Officesbus N18 / ...
37 min
£6
Drive 12.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ratho to Bathgatecar 12.4 mi
18 min
£3–5
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Gogarburn to Edinburgh Park Stationtram T50
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Bathgatetrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
50 min
£9–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ratho to Bathgatetaxi 12.4 mi
18 min
£29–35
Bus via Livingston Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Ratho Wilkieston Road to Livingston Bus Terminalbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Union Roadbus 73 / ...
1h 13m
£7–9

Ratho to Bathgate by bus

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Distance: 11 mi
Duration: 37 min

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

Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Station Road to Council Offices every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6 and the journey takes 37 min.

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