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 January
Estimated hotel price
€62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bathgate in January
Estimated hotel price
€62
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 Aer Lingus, British Airways and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Bathgate from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Bathgate. The train journey from Bathgate to Manchester takes 3h 11m and costs around €125 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €154 for a 4h 24m 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 Alamo and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bathgate using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 113 km and will cost you around €27. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €16 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 Aer Lingus, British Airways and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Bathgate from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Bathgate. The train journey from Bathgate to Manchester takes 3h 11m and costs around €125 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €154 for a 4h 24m 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 Alamo and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bathgate using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 113 km and will cost you around €27. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €16 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Bathgate

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Bathgate

KLM
Good (1,465 reviews)
Lufthansa
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British Airways
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Air France
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Qatar Airways
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Austrian Airlines
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Emirates
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Finnair
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Cathay Pacific
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Brussels Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bathgate

Hiring a car in Bathgate

Expect to pay €1.54 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 €18.38 and €24.51. 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, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.54 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 €18.38 and €24.51. 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, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.