Bus from Bathgate to Armadale (West Lothian)
4 direct routes · 11–21 min · first bus 05:07, last bus 00:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Armadale (West Lothian) as of 05:14
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bathgate, 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 | 37 | Sat 37 · Sun 35 | 05:07 | 00:17 | Gordon Avenue (Opp) | Kross Bar (opp) | — |
| 73 | Lothian Country Buses | ~13 min | 16 | Sat 15 · Sun 13 | 05:48 | 20:33 | Gordon Avenue (Opp) | Kross Bar (at) | Bathville |
| 21 | SD Travel | ~21 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 17:30 | Gordon Avenue (Opp) | Kross Bar (at) | Bathville |
| 29 | Midland Bluebird | ~11 min | 4 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 06:35 | 23:05 | Gordon Avenue (Opp) | Barbauchlaw Avenue (after) | — |
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.
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 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). The most frequent is the X18, 37 times each weekday — board at Gordon Avenue (Opp) and get off at Kross Bar (opp), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bathgate to Armadale?
Between 11 minutes on the 29 and 21 on the 21, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bathgate to Armadale?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:07 and the last around 00:17. Check the route timetables 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.