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
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bathgate to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 25m 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 FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 129 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 266 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 £38 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Bathgate is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.