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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bathgate has to offer.
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 11 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Bathgate include Ryanair UK, easyJet and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Bathgate departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bathgate to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 26m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £21 for a 3h 13m 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 Edinburgh, which is about 18 miles from Bathgate. You’ll find branches of INTERRENT and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bathgate, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 70 miles and will cost you around £11. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 95 miles.
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 £26 per day, on average, or £156 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.
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 £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Bathgate is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.