🚌 Bus from Bathgate to Edinburgh
4 direct routes · about 48 min · first bus 03:37, last bus 22:06 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X18 | Lothian Country Buses | ~48 min | 36 | 03:37 | 22:06 | St David's House (at) |
| X27 | Lothian Country Buses | ~92 min | 28 | 04:21 | 22:30 | Morrisons supermarket (at) |
| X28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~92 min | 22 | 05:19 | 22:00 | Morrisons supermarket (at) |
| N18 | Lothian Country Buses | ~35 min | 1 | 02:15 | 02:15 | St David's House (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 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).
How long does the bus take from Bathgate to Edinburgh?
Around 48 minutes on the X18, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bathgate to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X18) leaves around 03:37 and the last around 22:06. Check the route timetable 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.