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
€66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bathgate in February
Estimated hotel price
€66
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 most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bathgate to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around €11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about €28 for a 2h 38m 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 GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bathgate, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 113 km and will cost you around €12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €12 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. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around €11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about €28 for a 2h 38m 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 GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bathgate, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 113 km and will cost you around €12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €12 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Bathgate

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Bathgate

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
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SWISS
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Brussels Airlines
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Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
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ITA Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bathgate

Hiring a car in Bathgate

Expect to pay €1.53 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 €18.34 and €24.46. The most frequently booked car type in Bathgate is Compact (Kia Stonic 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, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.53 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 €18.34 and €24.46. The most frequently booked car type in Bathgate is Compact (Kia Stonic 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, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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