Bus from Broxburn to Bathgate
2 direct routes · about 23 min · first bus 05:21, last bus 23:58 (weekdays); night service N18 runs 00:59–03:59.
Next buses to Bathgate as of 07:14
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Broxburn, 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 | 38 | Sat 35 · Sun 30 | 05:21 | 23:58 | Cardross Road (opp) | Gordon Avenue (Opp) | Uphall, Dechmont & Livingston |
| N18 | Lothian Country Buses | ~17 min | 2 | weekends only | 00:59 | 03:59 | Cardross Road (opp) | Gordon Avenue (Opp) | Uphall, Dechmont & Livingston |
Times are for the first boarding point in Broxburn 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 Broxburn to Bathgate?
2 routes run directly from Broxburn to Bathgate: the X18 (Lothian Country Buses), the N18 (Lothian Country Buses). The most frequent is the X18, 38 times each weekday — board at Cardross Road (opp) and get off at Gordon Avenue (Opp), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Broxburn to Bathgate?
Around 23 minutes on the X18, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Uphall, Dechmont, Livingston on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Broxburn to Bathgate?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:21 and the last around 23:58 — and night service N18 runs 00:59–03:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Broxburn to Bathgate?
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.