Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bathgate travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bathgate

With a population of 15,337, Bathgate is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bathgate deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Bathgate

Bathgate in February
Estimated hotel price
€67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bathgate in February
Estimated hotel price
€67
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bathgate

Plane

When flying to Bathgate, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bathgate from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Bathgate. The train journey from Bathgate to Manchester takes 3h 11m and costs around €127 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €155 for a 4h 18m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Bathgate is the busiest station in Bathgate. Another popular train station is Bathgate Fauldhouse, located 10 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bathgate is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 28 km from Bathgate. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bathgate, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 338 km and will cost you around €16. From Manchester, the ticket costs about €32 for a journey of 652 km.

Plane

When flying to Bathgate, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bathgate from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Bathgate. The train journey from Bathgate to Manchester takes 3h 11m and costs around €127 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €155 for a 4h 18m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Bathgate is the busiest station in Bathgate. Another popular train station is Bathgate Fauldhouse, located 10 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bathgate is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 28 km from Bathgate. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bathgate, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 338 km and will cost you around €16. From Manchester, the ticket costs about €32 for a journey of 652 km.

Airports near Bathgate

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Bathgate

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
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Delta
Good (7,979 reviews)
British Airways
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SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Air France
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Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Austrian Airlines
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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Cathay Pacific
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Singapore Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bathgate

Hiring a car in Bathgate

Expect to pay €1.55 per litre in Bathgate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.59 and €24.79. The most frequently booked car type in Bathgate is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.55 per litre in Bathgate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.59 and €24.79. The most frequently booked car type in Bathgate is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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