Bus from Bathgate to Edinburgh
4 direct routes · 70–115 min · first bus 03:38, last bus 23:23 (weekdays); night service N18 runs at 02:16.
Next buses to Edinburgh as of 02:41
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 | ~70 min | 37 | Sat 36 · Sun 29 | 03:38 | 23:23 | Gordon Avenue (after) | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK) | Livingston, Dechmont, Uphall, Broxburn, Newbridge, Ratho Station & 2 more |
| X27 | Lothian Country Buses | ~115 min | 28 | Sat 24 · Sun 23 | 04:25 | 22:34 | Gordon Avenue (after) | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK) | Livingston, Calderwood, Livingston, Wilkieston & Ratho |
| X28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~114 min | 22 | Sat 23 · Sun 22 | 05:23 | 22:04 | Gordon Avenue (after) | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK) | Livingston, Kirknewton, Wilkieston & Ratho |
| N18 | Lothian Country Buses | ~51 min | 1 | weekends only | 02:16 | 02:16 | Gordon Avenue (after) | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK) | Livingston, Dechmont, Uphall, Broxburn, Newbridge, Ratho Station & 2 more |
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, X27 bus, X28 bus or N18 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bathgate to Edinburgh?
4 routes run directly from Bathgate to Edinburgh: the X18 (Lothian Country Buses), the X27 (Lothian Country Buses), the X28 (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 Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK), about 70 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bathgate to Edinburgh?
Between 70 minutes on the X18 and 115 on the X27, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Livingston, Dechmont, Uphall, Broxburn and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bathgate to Edinburgh?
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 Edinburgh?
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.