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 January
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bathgate in January
Estimated hotel price
$124
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. The shortest flight to Bathgate from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Bathgate. The train journey from Bathgate to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around $237 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $314 for a 4h 11m 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 DRIVALIA and Europcar, 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 70 miles and will cost you around $27. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to Bathgate, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bathgate from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Bathgate. The train journey from Bathgate to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around $237 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $314 for a 4h 11m 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 DRIVALIA and Europcar, 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 70 miles and will cost you around $27. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Bathgate

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Bathgate

KLM
Good (1,475 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,804 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,307 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,261 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,146 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,455 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,544 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,818 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,169 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,221 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,088 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bathgate

Hiring a car in Bathgate

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.28 and $49.70. 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 $3.11 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 $37.28 and $49.70. 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.