Bus from Bathgate to Howden (Livingston)
4 direct routes · 23–75 min · first bus 04:25, last bus 23:19 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 04:58, last bus 23:19.
Next buses to Howden (Livingston) as of 11:49
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X27 | Lothian Country Buses | ~29 min | 29 | Sat 25 · Sun 24 | 04:25 | 23:19 | Gordon Avenue (after) | St Johns Hospital (before) | — |
| X28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~29 min | 22 | Sat 23 · Sun 22 | 05:23 | 22:04 | Gordon Avenue (after) | St Johns Hospital (before) | — |
| 74 | Lothian Country Buses | ~23 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 11 | 07:01 | 22:01 | Gordon Avenue (after) | Braehead Junction (before) | — |
| 31 | SD Travel | ~75 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:55 | 18:55 | Council Offices (at) | St Johns Hospital (before) | Torphichen, Linlithgow, Philpstoun, Threemiletown, Bridgend, Threemiletown & 3 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 X27 bus, X28 bus, 74 bus or 31 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bathgate to Howden?
4 routes run directly from Bathgate to Howden: the X27 (Lothian Country Buses), the X28 (Lothian Country Buses), the 74 (Lothian Country Buses), the 31 (SD Travel). The most frequent is the X27, 29 times each weekday — board at Gordon Avenue (after) and get off at St Johns Hospital (before), about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bathgate to Howden?
Between 23 minutes on the 74 and 75 on the 31, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bathgate to Howden?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:25 and the last around 23:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bathgate to Howden?
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.