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Compare bus and train for Bathgate to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bathgate to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bathgate to Glasgow:
A bus is $11 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bathgate to Glasgow costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 19m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.53 (€-7.94). The journey takes 49m versus 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bathgate to Glasgow
How to get from Bathgate to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bathgate to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:12 PM0h31Harthill, Services (Westbound)6:43 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:12 PM0h31Harthill, Services (Westbound)6:43 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus11:24 PM0h27Harthill, Services (Westbound)11:51 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W689379:11 AM0h49Bathgate station (BHG)10:00 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$201One-way0 transfers
- W6895110:09 AM0h51Bathgate station (BHG)11:00 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$201One-way0 transfers
- W689298:38 AM0h51Bathgate station (BHG)9:29 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:40 PM0h31Harthill, Services (Westbound)8:11 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:47 PM0h31Harthill, Services (Westbound)7:18 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:10 PM0h31Harthill, Services (Westbound)7:41 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bathgate to Glasgow:
A bus is $11 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bathgate to Glasgow costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 19m.
- Around 71 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bathgate and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bathgate station (BHG) and arrive in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
- Buses mostly depart from Livingston, Deer Park and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with Infobus, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
- 71 direct buses per day with Infobus, FlixBus.
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