Bus from Bathgate to Broxburn
2 direct routes · about 23 min · first bus 03:38, last bus 23:23 (weekdays); night service N18 runs at 02:16.
Next buses to Broxburn as of 02:36
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 | ~23 min | 37 | Sat 36 · Sun 29 | 03:38 | 23:23 | Gordon Avenue (after) | Cardross Road (after) | Livingston, Dechmont & Uphall |
| N18 | Lothian Country Buses | ~17 min | 1 | weekends only | 02:16 | 02:16 | Gordon Avenue (after) | Cardross Road (after) | Livingston, Dechmont & Uphall |
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 or N18 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bathgate to Broxburn?
2 routes run directly from Bathgate to Broxburn: the X18 (Lothian Country Buses), the N18 (Lothian Country Buses). The most frequent is the X18, 37 times each weekday — board at Gordon Avenue (after) and get off at Cardross Road (after), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bathgate to Broxburn?
Around 23 minutes on the X18, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Livingston, Dechmont, Uphall on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bathgate to Broxburn?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:38 and the last around 23:23 — and night service N18 runs at 02:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bathgate to Broxburn?
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.