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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 prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Bathgate to Edinburgh:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bathgate to Edinburgh costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bathgate to Edinburgh:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bathgate to Edinburgh costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
- Around 50 buses per day.
- Around 6 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).
- Buses mostly depart from Whitburn and arrive in Edinburgh, North Bridge.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with Lothian Country Buses to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
- 50 direct buses per day with Lothian Country Buses.
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