The cheapest and fastest trains from Bathgate to Edinburgh
Cheapest price on Oct 04
€20
Average ticket price on Oct 04
€20
Fastest journey on Oct 04
25 m
Average journey duration on Oct 04
25 m
Trains on Oct 04
26
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bathgate to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bathgate to Edinburgh will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
On Sun, Oct 04, we found 26 trains from Bathgate to Edinburgh, including 26 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 04 the direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
On Sun, Oct 04 the slowest trains will take 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:57 AM0h31Bathgate8:28 AMEdinburgh€201One-way0 transfers
9:01 AM0h31Bathgate9:32 AMEdinburgh€201One-way0 transfers
9:36 AM0h33Bathgate10:09 AMEdinburgh€201One-way0 transfers
10:05 AM0h29Bathgate10:34 AMEdinburgh€201One-way0 transfers
10:35 AM0h28Bathgate11:03 AMEdinburgh€201One-way0 transfers
11:03 AM0h25Bathgate11:28 AMEdinburgh€201One-way0 transfers
12:04 PM0h25Bathgate12:29 PMEdinburgh€201One-way0 transfers
3:04 PM0h25Bathgate3:29 PMEdinburgh€201One-way0 transfers
4:04 PM0h25Bathgate4:29 PMEdinburgh€201One-way0 transfers
4:35 PM0h25Bathgate5:00 PMEdinburgh€201One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bathgate to Edinburgh
Trains from Bathgate to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 25m.
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
Live departures
Bathgate to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Bathgate to Edinburgh trains for today, Saturday, October 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C15040 | On time 10:07 AM Bathgate station (BHG) | 0h26 | 10:33 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, October 4 | |||||
![]() | 7:57 AM Bathgate | 0h31 | 8:28 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Trains from Bathgate to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bathgate to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bathgate to Edinburgh
Most Bathgate to Edinburgh trains use the Bathgate to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Edinburgh Park. Use this guide to compare Bathgate and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bathgate station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Bathgate from Bathgate city centre
Bathgate train station facilities and services
Bathgate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bathgate.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bathgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bathgate. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bathgate: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bathgate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bathgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 20, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Edinburgh Park from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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