How far is it from Bathgate to Forth?

The distance between Bathgate and Forth is 12 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bathgate to Forth?

The drive from Bathgate to Forth takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Bathgate to Forth?

The fastest route from Bathgate to Forth covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Forth from Bathgate?

Forth lies roughly to the south of Bathgate.

Are there charging stations between Bathgate and Forth?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bathgate to Forth, including 2 Heartlands Terrace, Whitburn (150 kW); 1 Arnott Street, Falkirk (50 kW); 101 West Main Street, Bathgate (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 69.

Bathgate Forth

Distance: 12 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Bathgate to Forth takes about 20 min via A706. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 12 mi

1 Depart onto North Bridge Street 1 mi
2 Enter roundabout left onto Menzies Road 10 yd
3 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Menzies Road 1 mi
4 At roundabout, take exit right onto Whitburn Road 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout left onto Whitburn Road 89 yd
6 Exit roundabout left onto Whitburn Road 1 mi
7 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Whitburn Road 1 mi
8 Enter rotary slightly left 1 mi

9 Exit rotary straight 2 mi
10 Enter rotary straight onto Armadale Road 31 yd
11 Exit rotary straight onto Armadale Road 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Manse Road 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Longridge Road 1 mi
14 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Longridge Road 8 mi
15 Arrive right onto Main Street

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The return trip from Forth to Bathgate covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

68 chargers

2 Heartlands Terrace, Whitburn2 Heartlands Terrace, Whitburn, EH47 0TB150 kW
1 Arnott Street, Falkirk1 Arnott Street, Falkirk, FK1 1YG50 kW
101 West Main Street, Bathgate101 West Main Street, Bathgate, EH47 0QE50 kW
16 Meeks Road, Falkirk16 Meeks Road, Falkirk, FK2 7ES50 kW
30A West Port, Lanark30A West Port, Lanark, ML11 9HE50 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Forth → Kirkton, West Lothian12 mi · 20 min Forth → Lesmahagow15 mi · 25 min Forth → Maddiston17 mi · 25 min Forth → Carriden22 mi · 35 min Forth → Longford Crofts6 mi · 10 min Forth → Torbothie7 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 November 2026.

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How far is it from Bathgate to Forth?: The distance between Bathgate and Forth is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bathgate to Forth?: The drive from Bathgate to Forth takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Bathgate to Forth?: The fastest route from Bathgate to Forth covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Forth from Bathgate?: Forth lies roughly to the south of Bathgate.
Are there charging stations between Bathgate and Forth?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bathgate to Forth, including 2 Heartlands Terrace, Whitburn (150 kW); 1 Arnott Street, Falkirk (50 kW); 101 West Main Street, Bathgate (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 69.

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