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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bathgate to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bathgate

Bathgate in February
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bathgate in February
Estimated hotel price
£58
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. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Bathgate include Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Bathgate departs from Bournemouth and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Bathgate. The train journey from Bathgate to Manchester takes 3h 11m and costs around £111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £134 for a 4h 18m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bathgate, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 338 km and will cost you around £13. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 652 km.

Plane

When flying to Bathgate, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 18 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Bathgate include Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Bathgate departs from Bournemouth and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Bathgate. The train journey from Bathgate to Manchester takes 3h 11m and costs around £111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £134 for a 4h 18m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bathgate, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 338 km and will cost you around £13. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 652 km.

Airports near Bathgate

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Bathgate

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,507 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,979 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,988 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,340 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,036 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,384 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,027 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bathgate

Most booked hotels in Bathgate

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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Rooms at Tarrareoch
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Best Western The Hilcroft Hotel West Lothian
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Macdonald Houstoun House
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£90+
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Mercure Livingston Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Bathgate

Hiring a car in Bathgate costs £29 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Bathgate.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Bathgate is Economy (Class Economy Car 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, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bathgate costs £29 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Bathgate.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Bathgate is Economy (Class Economy Car 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, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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