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Compare train and bus for Bathgate to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bathgate to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (28m by train vs 43m by car). Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $8 (€6) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bathgate to Edinburgh
How to get from Bathgate to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bathgate to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C1504010:07 AM0h26Bathgate station (BHG)10:33 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$111One-way0 transfers
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- C1504010:07 AM0h26Bathgate station (BHG)10:33 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C1504010:07 AM0h26Bathgate station (BHG)10:33 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W688938:02 AM0h27Bathgate station (BHG)8:29 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$111One-way0 transfers
- W689038:18 AM0h27Bathgate station (BHG)8:45 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$111One-way0 transfers
- W689119:02 AM0h27Bathgate station (BHG)9:29 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$111One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Bathgate to Edinburgh
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bathgate and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bathgate station (BHG) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
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