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

Bo'ness travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bo'ness

With a population of 14 490, Bo'ness is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bo'ness to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bo'ness

Bo'ness in January
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bo'ness in January
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bo'ness

Plane

When flying to Bo'ness, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 17 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Bo'ness include easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Bo'ness departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Bo'ness, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bo'ness 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 Bo'ness is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 295 km from Bo'ness. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Bo'ness, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 17 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Bo'ness include easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Bo'ness departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Bo'ness, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bo'ness 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 Bo'ness is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 295 km from Bo'ness. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

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

Airports near Bo'ness

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Bo'ness

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bo'ness

Most booked hotels in Bo'ness

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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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Macdonald Houstoun House
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Travelodge Falkirk
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Richmond Park Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£59+
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Metro Inns Falkirk
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
£37+
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Hiring a car in Bo'ness

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Bo'ness (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 Bo'ness is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Bo'ness (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 Bo'ness is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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