Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Biggar travel guide

Biggar Tourism | Biggar Guide

You're Going to Love Biggar

With a population of 2,330, Biggar is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Biggar to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Biggar

Biggar Puppet Theatre
Art & Performing Arts•Theatre

When to visit Biggar

Biggar in November
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Biggar in November
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Biggar

Plane

Although Biggar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 23 miles from Biggar. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Biggar departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Biggar. The train journey from Biggar to Manchester takes 3h 19m and costs around £110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £142 for a 4h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Biggar is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 157 miles from Biggar. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Biggar using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Biggar takes 70 miles and will cost you around £23. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

Although Biggar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 23 miles from Biggar. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Biggar departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Biggar. The train journey from Biggar to Manchester takes 3h 19m and costs around £110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £142 for a 4h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Biggar is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 157 miles from Biggar. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Biggar using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Biggar takes 70 miles and will cost you around £23. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Biggar

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Biggar

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,828 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,778 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,258 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,403 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,780 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,193 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,163 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Biggar

Most booked hotels in Biggar

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Cornhill Castle
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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The Hopetoun Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£135+
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Elphinstone Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Kirkstyle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Tinto Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hiring a car in Biggar

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Biggar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.01 and £21.34.

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Biggar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.01 and £21.34.