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 January
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bathgate in January
Estimated hotel price
£50
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 11 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Bathgate include easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Bathgate departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Bathgate. The train journey from Bathgate to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £138 for a 4h 11m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Bathgate is the busiest station in Bathgate. Another popular train station is Bathgate Fauldhouse, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bathgate is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 176 miles from Bathgate. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bathgate using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 70 miles and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to Bathgate, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Bathgate include easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Bathgate departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Bathgate. The train journey from Bathgate to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £138 for a 4h 11m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Bathgate is the busiest station in Bathgate. Another popular train station is Bathgate Fauldhouse, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bathgate is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 176 miles from Bathgate. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bathgate using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 70 miles and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Bathgate

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Bathgate

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,318 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,273 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,835 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,173 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,224 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 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)
£72+
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The Bridge Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Rooms at Tarrareoch
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Best Western The Hilcroft Hotel West Lothian
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Riccarton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hiring a car in Bathgate

Hiring a car in Bathgate costs £24 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 67% cheaper than airport locations in Bathgate.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.83 and £22.43. 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 Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 91% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bathgate costs £24 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 67% cheaper than airport locations in Bathgate.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.83 and £22.43. 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 Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 91% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.