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 December
Estimated hotel price
€66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bathgate in December
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 11 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Bathgate include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Bathgate from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bathgate to Aberdeen takes 2h 31m and costs around €26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about €44 for a 3h 22m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Bathgate is the busiest station in Bathgate. Another popular train station is Bathgate Fauldhouse, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bathgate is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 18 miles from Bathgate. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, 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 70 miles and will cost you around €14. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €31 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

When flying to Bathgate, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Bathgate include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Bathgate from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bathgate to Aberdeen takes 2h 31m and costs around €26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about €44 for a 3h 22m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Bathgate is the busiest station in Bathgate. Another popular train station is Bathgate Fauldhouse, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bathgate is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 18 miles from Bathgate. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, 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 70 miles and will cost you around €14. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €31 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Bathgate

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Bathgate

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,107 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,511 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bathgate

Hiring a car in Bathgate

Expect to pay €1.58 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 €18.86 and €25.14. 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 Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.58 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 €18.86 and €25.14. 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 Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.