🚌 Bus from Bathgate to Armadale
4 direct routes · about 18 min · first bus 05:04, last bus 00:13 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X18 | Lothian Country Buses | ~18 min | 38 | 05:04 | 00:13 | Fire Station (at) |
| 73 | Lothian Country Buses | ~18 min | 16 | 05:43 | 20:27 | Fire Station (at) |
| 21 | SD Travel | ~36 min | 11 | 07:15 | 17:15 | Limefield Crescent (near) |
| 29 | Midland Bluebird | ~11 min | 4 | 06:35 | 23:05 | Rail Station (at) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bathgate on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bathgate to Armadale?
4 routes run directly from Bathgate to Armadale: the X18 (Lothian Country Buses), the 73 (Lothian Country Buses), the 21 (SD Travel), the 29 (Midland Bluebird).
How long does the bus take from Bathgate to Armadale?
Around 18 minutes on the X18, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bathgate to Armadale?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X18) leaves around 05:04 and the last around 00:13. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bathgate to Armadale?
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.