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

Bathgate to Lanark - Train Timetable

The SCOTRAIL train from Bathgate to Lanark runs from 06:18 to 22:52, with departures every 20-45 min. The journey takes about 1 hr 56 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Bathgate to Lanark by bus and train

To get from Bathgate to Lanark in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Bathgate station to Airdrie station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 201 bus and finally take the 243 bus from Pollock Street, Motherwell station to Bus Station, Lanark station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Bathgate may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lanark on the Moovit app.

116min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 201201
Bus - 243243
Walk to Lanark
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
    Airdrie
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Callon Street, Airdrie
    ID 6160946
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Hairmyres
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Muir Street, Motherwell
    ID 6160649
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pollock Street, Motherwell
    ID 6160648
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 243243
    Wait for bus
    243
    Lanark
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Lanark
    ID 61501203
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lanark
    Walk to
    Lanark
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bathgate to Lanark

The distance between Bathgate, Scotland and Lanark, Scotland is approximately 63.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bathgate to Lanark by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Bathgate to Lanark

To check the bus and train timetable from Bathgate to Lanark using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bathgate) and destination (Lanark), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 201, Bus line 243.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

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

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Airdrie station near Bathgate to Callon Street, Airdrie station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Callon Street, Airdrie station near Lanark in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Bathgate and Lanark in Scotland by train and bus is about 1 hr 56 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Callon Street, Airdrie stop, which is closest to Lanark in Scotland.

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