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

From Bathgate to Forth by bus and train

To get from Bathgate to Forth in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Bathgate station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 137 bus from St Charles Avenue, Carstairs Junction station to Climpy Road, Forth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 137137
Walk to Forth
Leaves from Bathgate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bathgate
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Helensburgh Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Manchester Airport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carstairs
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Charles Avenue, Carstairs Junction
    ID 61501253
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Stobwood
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Climpy Road, Forth
    ID 61501231
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forth
    Walk to
    Forth
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bathgate to Forth

The distance between Bathgate, Scotland and Forth, Scotland is approximately 112.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bathgate to Forth 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.

Bus stations close to Bathgate:

  • Bathgate
  • Rail Station, Bathgate
  • Gordon Avenue, Bathgate

Public transport stations close to Forth, Scotland

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

Bus stations close to Forth:

  • Carmuir, Forth
  • Hawkwood Terrace, Forth
  • Averton, Forth

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 137.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

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

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Helensburgh Central station near Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Glasgow Queen Street station near Forth in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Bathgate and Forth in Scotland by train and bus is about 2 hr 31 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street stop, which is closest to Forth in Scotland.

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