Bus from Armadale (West Lothian) to Bathgate
4 direct routes · 8–22 min · first bus 04:39, last bus 00:09 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bathgate as of 06:38
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Armadale, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X18 | Lothian Country Buses | ~12 min | 38 | Sat 38 · Sun 34 | 04:39 | 00:09 | Kross Bar (at) | Gordon Avenue (after) | — |
| 73 | Lothian Country Buses | ~13 min | 16 | Sat 15 · Sun 13 | 06:14 | 20:59 | Kross Bar (opp) | Gordon Avenue (after) | Bathville |
| 21 | SD Travel | ~22 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 18:20 | Kross Bar (opp) | Gordon Avenue (after) | Bathville |
| 29 | Midland Bluebird | ~8 min | 4 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 06:23 | 22:47 | Barbauchlaw Avenue (opp) | Gordon Avenue (after) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Armadale on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X18 bus, 73 bus, 21 bus or 29 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Armadale to Bathgate?
4 routes run directly from Armadale to Bathgate: the X18 (Lothian Country Buses), the 73 (Lothian Country Buses), the 21 (SD Travel), the 29 (Midland Bluebird). The most frequent is the X18, 38 times each weekday — board at Kross Bar (at) and get off at Gordon Avenue (after), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Armadale to Bathgate?
Between 8 minutes on the 29 and 22 on the 21, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Armadale to Bathgate?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:39 and the last around 00:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Armadale to Bathgate?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.