The average train between Bathgate and Gateshead takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Bathgate to Gateshead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bathgate and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bathgate is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Bathgate station and arriving at Gateshead station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Bathgate to Gateshead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Bathgate station.
Bathgate to Gateshead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Bathgate to Gateshead train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bathgate and Gateshead is 165.9 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Bathgate to Newcastle via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 3m.