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
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 Wellington and takes around 32h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Bathgate to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $47 for a 3h 13m 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 Hertz, 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 95 km and will cost you around $25. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Bathgate
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 $37.24 and $49.65. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bathgate, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.