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 11 miles 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 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 Aberdeen takes 2h 31m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £39 for a 3h 22m 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 99 miles and will cost you around £22. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 381 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, British Airways and Loganair. 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 Aberdeen takes 2h 31m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £39 for a 3h 22m 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 99 miles and will cost you around £22. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 381 miles.

Airports near Bathgate

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Bathgate

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,106 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,096 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,099 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,150 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (283 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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The Bridge Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Best Western The Hilcroft Hotel West Lothian
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Riccarton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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The Hawes Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
0 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Hiring a car in Bathgate

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.33 and £21.77. 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 Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.33 and £21.77. 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 Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.