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Outbound fromManchester Piccadilly to Bathgate by train
It takes an average of 4h 54m to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Bathgate by train, over a distance of around 176 miles (284 km). There are normally 34 trains per day travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Bathgate and tickets for this journey start from £58.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:54 | |
| Departure station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
| Arrival station | Bathgate | |
| Journey time | From 3h 40m | |
| Distance | 176 miles (284 km) | |
| Frequency | 34 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £58.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bathgate in 3 hours 40 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bathgate? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 54 minutes to travel the 176 miles (284 km) from Manchester Piccadilly to Bathgate by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 40 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 34 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to Bathgate. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Bathgate in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £58.90. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Bathgate by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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