The cheapest and fastest trains from Bathgate station (BHG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bathgate station (BHG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bathgate station (BHG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 4 trains that leave Bathgate station (BHG) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bathgate station (BHG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bathgate station (BHG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 28 km
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£8 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bathgate station (BHG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bathgate station (BHG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:03 Bathgate station (BHG) | 0h28 | 06:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:27 Bathgate station (BHG) | 0h25 | 11:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:34 Bathgate station (BHG) | 0h29 | 17:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:30 Bathgate station (BHG) | 0h28 | 19:58 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bathgate station (BHG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Bathgate station (BHG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 25m.
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 04:45 |
Last train 19:30 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Bathgate station (BHG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsScotRail trains will get you between Bathgate station (BHG) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bathgate station (BHG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bathgate station (BHG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bathgate station (BHG) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 13:40 Saturday 07:00 - 13:40 Sunday 08:00 - 14:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 20
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office building
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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