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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Biggar travel guide

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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.

When to visit Biggar

Biggar in January
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Biggar in January
Estimated hotel price
£70
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 37 km from Biggar. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Biggar departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Biggar, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Biggar to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Biggar is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 252 km from Biggar. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Biggar, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Biggar takes 113 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 177 km.

Plane

Although Biggar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 37 km from Biggar. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Biggar departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Biggar, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Biggar to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Biggar is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 252 km from Biggar. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Biggar, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Biggar takes 113 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Biggar

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Biggar

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
£151+
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The Hopetoun Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Tinto Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Kirkstyle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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The Elphinstone Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Hiring a car in Biggar

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Biggar is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Biggar is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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