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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bathgate to see all of its attractions.
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 domestic flight to Bathgate departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.
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 £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £86 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 Manchester, which is about 284 km from Bathgate. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
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 £11. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 148 km.
Airlines serving Bathgate
Where to stay in popular areas of Bathgate
Most booked hotels in Bathgate
Hiring a car in Bathgate
Hiring a car in Bathgate costs £42 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Bathgate.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Bathgate is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 87% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.