How to get from Paisley to Bathgate by bus and train?

From Paisley to Bathgate by bus and train

To get from Paisley to Bathgate in Scotland, take the 38A bus from Forbes Place, Paisley station to West George Lane, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Bathgate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 38A38A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Forbes Place, Paisley
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forbes Place, Paisley
    ID 6140906
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 38A38A
    Wait for bus
    38A
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West George Lane, Glasgow
    ID 609011
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Bathgate
    Ride to train station
    Bathgate
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Paisley to Bathgate by bus and train via 38 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Paisley to Bathgate in Scotland, take the 38 bus from Smithhills Street, Paisley station to West George Lane, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Bathgate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Smithhills Street, Paisley
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smithhills Street, Paisley
    ID 6140230
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West George Lane, Glasgow
    ID 609011
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Bathgate
    Ride to train station
    Bathgate
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Paisley to Bathgate
The distance between Paisley, Scotland and Bathgate, Scotland is approximately 33.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paisley to Bathgate by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Paisley

Paisley is located at Gauze Street, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Gilmour Street, Paisley.

Train stations close to Paisley:

  • Paisley Gilmour Street
  • Paisley Canal
  • Paisley St James

Bus stations close to Paisley:

  • Gilmour Street, Paisley
  • Dunn Square, Paisley
  • St Mirren Street, Paisley
Public transport stations close to Bathgate, Scotland

Bathgate is located at Bathgate, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bathgate.

Bus stations close to Bathgate:

  • Bathgate
  • Rail Station, Bathgate
  • Gordon Avenue, Bathgate
Related Routes

Alternative route from Paisley to Bathgate by bus and train via 38 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Paisley to Bathgate in Scotland, take the 38 bus from Smithhills Street, Paisley station to West George Lane, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Bathgate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Smithhills Street, Paisley
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smithhills Street, Paisley
    ID 6140230
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West George Lane, Glasgow
    ID 609011
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Bathgate
    Ride to train station
    Bathgate
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Paisley to Bathgate?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 38A, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Paisley to Bathgate?

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Bathgate?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Paisley to Bathgate?

    The 38A bus line goes from Forbes Place, Paisley station near Paisley in Paisley to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Glasgow station near Bathgate in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Paisley to Bathgate by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Paisley in Paisley and Bathgate in Scotland by bus and train is about 1 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Paisley to get to Bathgate?

    Get on the 38A bus from the Forbes Place, Paisley stop near Paisley in Paisley.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Paisley and Bathgate?

    Get off the bus at the Glasgow station, which is closest to Bathgate in Scotland.

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