🚌 Bus from Howden to Bathgate
4 direct routes · about 22 min · first bus 06:01, last bus 00:38 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X27 | Lothian Country Buses | ~22 min | 27 | 06:01 | 00:38 | St Johns Hospital (at) |
| X28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~22 min | 27 | 05:05 | 00:08 | St Johns Hospital (at) |
| 31 | SD Travel | ~67 min | 13 | 06:38 | 18:38 | St Johns Hospital (at) |
| N28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~17 min | 1 | 01:30 | 01:30 | St Johns Hospital (at) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Howden to Bathgate?
4 routes run directly from Howden to Bathgate: the X27 (Lothian Country Buses), the X28 (Lothian Country Buses), the 31 (SD Travel), the N28 (Lothian Country Buses).
How long does the bus take from Howden to Bathgate?
Around 22 minutes on the X27, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Howden to Bathgate?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X27) leaves around 06:01 and the last around 00:38. Check the route timetable 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.