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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
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. The shortest flight to Bathgate from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 05m.
Train
Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bathgate to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around €9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €29 for a 3h 27m 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 Edinburgh, which is about 28 km from Bathgate. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bathgate, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Bathgate takes 95 km and will cost you around €14. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €11 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Bathgate
Where to stay in popular areas of Bathgate
Hiring a car in Bathgate
Expect to pay €1.75 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 €20.97 and €27.96. The most frequently booked car type in Bathgate is Mini (Fiat 500 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, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.