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 December
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bathgate in December
Estimated hotel price
$133
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 26h 35m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bathgate to Glasgow takes 0h 52m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $99 for a 3h 31m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 159 km and will cost you around $52. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 613 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 26h 35m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bathgate to Glasgow takes 0h 52m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $99 for a 3h 31m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 159 km and will cost you around $52. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 613 km.

Airports near Bathgate

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Bathgate

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bathgate

Hiring a car in Bathgate

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.80 and $50.40. 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 $3.15 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 $37.80 and $50.40. 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.