Bus from Edinburgh to Bathgate
5 direct routes · 45–117 min · first bus 04:47, last bus 23:41 (weekdays); night services N18 and N28 run 00:05–03:20. Today, a Sunday: first bus 04:53, last bus 23:42.
Next buses to Bathgate as of 18:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Edinburgh, 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 | ~45 min | 38 | Sat 35 · Sun 29 | 05:03 | 23:41 | Maybury Road (opp) | Gordon Avenue (Opp) | Gogar, Ingliston, Ratho Station, Newbridge, Broxburn, Uphall & 2 more |
| X27 | Lothian Country Buses | ~117 min | 26 | Sat 24 · Sun 22 | 04:47 | 23:25 | St Andrew's House (at) | Gordon Avenue (Opp) | Ratho, Wilkieston, Livingston, Calderwood & Livingston |
| X28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~117 min | 24 | Sat 24 · Sun 21 | 06:17 | 22:55 | St Andrew's House (at) | Gordon Avenue (Opp) | Ratho, Wilkieston, Kirknewton & Livingston |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · N18, N28
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N18 | Lothian Country Buses | ~56 min | 2 | weekends only | 00:20 | 03:20 | Leith Street (Stop JA) | Gordon Avenue (Opp) | Gogar, Ingliston, Ratho Station, Newbridge, Broxburn, Uphall & 2 more |
| N28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~106 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 00:05 | 00:05 | Leith Street (Stop JA) | Gordon Avenue (Opp) | Ratho, Wilkieston, Kirknewton, Livingston, Calderwood & Livingston |
Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh 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, N18 bus or N28 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Bathgate?
5 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Bathgate: the X18 (Lothian Country Buses), the X27 (Lothian Country Buses), the X28 (Lothian Country Buses), the N18 (Lothian Country Buses), the N28 (Lothian Country Buses). The most frequent is the X18, 38 times each weekday — board at Maybury Road (opp) and get off at Gordon Avenue (Opp), about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Bathgate?
Between 45 minutes on the X18 and 117 on the X27, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gogar, Ingliston, Ratho Station, Newbridge and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Bathgate?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:47 and the last around 23:41 — and night services N18 and N28 run 00:05–03:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh 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.