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station information and services
Bathgate
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 13:40 Saturday 07:00 - 13:40 Sunday 08:00 - 14:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 20
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office building
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Bathgate
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
FAQ: Travel from Bathgate station (BHG)
Everything you need to know about Bathgate station (BHG): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

Staff help is available at Bathgate station to assist passengers with reduced mobility.
Bathgate station is conveniently located near attractions like the Five Sisters Zoo, providing a fun and educational experience for families, and the historic Linlithgow Palace, offering insight into Scotland's rich history.
Car rental services are not available at Bathgate station.
The Bathgate station is approximately 0.748 kilometers from the city center.
From Bathgate station, you can reach the city center by taking rail replacement buses that pick up and drop off from the station car park.
For optimal timing, it is generally recommended to arrive at Bathgate station at least 15-30 minutes before your departure to account for any potential delays and to ensure a smooth boarding process.
Bathgate station is located on Edinburgh Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 1BA.
Yes, parking is available at the Bathgate station, specifically at the Station Car Park.
The cost of a train ticket from Bathgate to the closest airport, Edinburgh Airport, may vary depending on the specific time and ticket type. For accurate pricing, travelers should consult the official transportation providers or online platforms offering up-to-date fare information for journeys from Bathgate.
The train station at Bathgate is served by ScotRail.
At Bathgate station, rail replacement services are available, with buses picking up and dropping off passengers from the station car park.
Traveling early morning or late evening at Bathgate is generally considered safe; however, it is always advisable to be aware of your surroundings and stay in well-lit areas around the station.
Security and ticket checks are typically conducted at the Bathgate station by staff to ensure the safety of passengers and validate their travel tickets.
Yes, there are toilets at Bathgate station located in the Booking Hall, and they are opened upon request as part of the COVID-19 response. These facilities are available only during the Ticket Office opening hours.
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