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 December
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bathgate in December
Estimated hotel price
£70
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 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 Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Bathgate to Glasgow takes 1h 27m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £24 for a 3h 29m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bathgate, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 105 km and will cost you around £14. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 249 km.

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 Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Bathgate to Glasgow takes 1h 27m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £24 for a 3h 29m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bathgate, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 105 km and will cost you around £14. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 249 km.

Airlines serving Bathgate

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bathgate

Most booked hotels in Bathgate

Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£149+
Rooms at Tarrareoch
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£187+
Best Western The Hilcroft Hotel West Lothian
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Macdonald Houstoun House
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£125+
Cairn Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£67+

Hiring a car in Bathgate

Hiring a car in Bathgate costs £39 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Bathgate.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Bathgate is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 87% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bathgate costs £39 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Bathgate.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Bathgate is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 87% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.