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 easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Bathgate departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bathgate to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m 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 Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bathgate, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 113 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 177 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 easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Bathgate departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bathgate to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m 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 Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bathgate, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 113 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Bathgate

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Bathgate

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 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)
£106+
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Rooms at Tarrareoch
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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Best Western The Hilcroft Hotel West Lothian
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Riccarton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Macdonald Houstoun House
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Hiring a car in Bathgate

Hiring a car in Bathgate costs £52 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Class Compact Crossover or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bathgate, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Bathgate costs £52 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Class Compact Crossover or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bathgate, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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