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

From Bathgate to Earlston by bus and train

To get from Bathgate to Earlston in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Bathgate station to Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 51 bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels station to Earlston Bus Stance, Earlston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 5151
Leaves from Bathgate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bathgate
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tweedbank
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galashiels
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels
    ID 69002004
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Earlston Bus Stance, Earlston
    Ride to bus station
    Earlston Bus Stance, Earlston
    ID 6900276
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bathgate to Earlston by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 60

To get from Bathgate to Earlston in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Bathgate station to Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 60 bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels station to Earlston Bus Stance, Earlston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 6060
Leaves from Bathgate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bathgate
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tweedbank
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galashiels
    56 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels
    ID 69002004
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Tweedmouth
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Earlston Bus Stance, Earlston
    Ride to bus station
    Earlston Bus Stance, Earlston
    ID 6900276
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bathgate to Earlston

The distance between Bathgate, Scotland and Earlston, Scotland is approximately 105.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bathgate to Earlston 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 Bathgate

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

Train stations close to Bathgate:

  • Bathgate

Bus stations close to Bathgate:

  • Rail Station, Bathgate
  • Gordon Avenue, Bathgate
  • Roseberry Crescent, Bathgate

Public transport stations close to Earlston, Scotland

Earlston is located at Earlston, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is South Croft Park, Earlston.

Bus stations close to Earlston:

  • South Croft Park, Earlston
  • Earlston Bus Stance, Earlston
  • East Green Nursery, Earlston

Alternative route from Bathgate to Earlston by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 60

To get from Bathgate to Earlston in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Bathgate station to Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 60 bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels station to Earlston Bus Stance, Earlston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 6060
Leaves from Bathgate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bathgate
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tweedbank
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galashiels
    56 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels
    ID 69002004
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Tweedmouth
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Earlston Bus Stance, Earlston
    Ride to bus station
    Earlston Bus Stance, Earlston
    ID 6900276
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 51.

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

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct train between Bathgate and Earlston in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bathgate to Earlston in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Edinburgh station near Bathgate to Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Edinburgh station near Earlston in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Bathgate to Earlston in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Bathgate and Earlston in Scotland by train and bus is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bathgate to get to Earlston in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Edinburgh station near Bathgate in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bathgate and Earlston in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Edinburgh stop, which is closest to Earlston in Scotland.