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. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Bathgate include British Airways, Aer Lingus and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Bathgate from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bathgate to London takes 4h 12m and costs around €42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about €34 for a 4h 32m 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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bathgate, including FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 114 km and will cost you around €6. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €13 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

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

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bathgate to London takes 4h 12m and costs around €42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about €34 for a 4h 32m 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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bathgate, including FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 114 km and will cost you around €6. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €13 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Bathgate

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Bathgate

KLM
Good (1,440 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,718 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,680 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,050 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,176 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,849 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,163 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,624 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,172 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,121 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bathgate

Hiring a car in Bathgate

Expect to pay €1.57 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 €18.79 and €25.06. The most frequently booked car type in Bathgate is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 91% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.57 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 €18.79 and €25.06. The most frequently booked car type in Bathgate is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 91% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.