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
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 London and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bathgate to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about £9 for a 2h 34m 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 Ace, 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 £18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 257 km.
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 £22 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 70% cheaper than airport locations in Bathgate.
Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.08 and £21.44. The most frequently booked car type in Bathgate is Compact (Seat Leon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
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