Bus from Howden (Livingston) to Bathgate
5 direct routes · 22–69 min · first bus 05:04, last bus 00:37 (weekdays); night service N28 runs at 01:29. Today, a Sunday: first bus 05:17, last bus 00:37.
Next buses to Bathgate as of 11:37
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Howden, 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 | ~30 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 22 | 06:00 | 00:37 | St Johns Hospital (before) | Gordon Avenue (Opp) | — |
| X28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~30 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 25 | 05:04 | 00:07 | St Johns Hospital (before) | Gordon Avenue (Opp) | — |
| 74 | Lothian Country Buses | ~23 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 12 | 05:33 | 21:39 | Braehead Junction (after) | Gordon Avenue (Opp) | — |
| 31 | SD Travel | ~69 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:37 | 18:37 | St Johns Hospital (before) | Gordon Avenue (after) | Dechmont, Uphall, Ecclesmachan, Threemiletown, Bridgend, Threemiletown & 3 more |
| N28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~22 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 01:29 | 01:29 | St Johns Hospital (before) | Gordon Avenue (Opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Howden 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, 31 bus or N28 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Howden to Bathgate?
5 routes run directly from Howden to Bathgate: the X27 (Lothian Country Buses), the X28 (Lothian Country Buses), the 74 (Lothian Country Buses), the 31 (SD Travel), the N28 (Lothian Country Buses). The most frequent is the X27, 27 times each weekday — board at St Johns Hospital (before) and get off at Gordon Avenue (Opp), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Howden to Bathgate?
Between 22 minutes on the N28 and 69 on the 31, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Howden to Bathgate?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:04 and the last around 00:37 — and night service N28 runs at 01:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Howden 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.