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.

When to visit Bathgate

Bathgate in February
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bathgate in February
Estimated hotel price
$135
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 38h 10m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bathgate to Liverpool takes 3h 31m and costs around $98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $92 for a 3h 46m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bathgate, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 113 km and will cost you around $31. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $40 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 38h 10m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bathgate to Liverpool takes 3h 31m and costs around $98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $92 for a 3h 46m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bathgate, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 113 km and will cost you around $31. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Bathgate

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Bathgate

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,619 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,513 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,603 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,086 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bathgate

Hiring a car in Bathgate

Expect to pay $3.13 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 $37.54 and $50.05. 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 $3.13 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 $37.54 and $50.05. 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.