Bathgate travel guide

Bathgate Tourism | Bathgate Guide

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
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bathgate in December
Estimated hotel price
$89
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 center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bathgate include Air France, Delta and KLM. The shortest flight to Bathgate from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Bathgate to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $36 for a 3h 13m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Bathgate is the busiest station in Bathgate. Another popular train station is Bathgate Fauldhouse, located 6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bathgate is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 28 km from Bathgate. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 Dundee, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 96 miles.

Plane

When flying to Bathgate, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bathgate include Air France, Delta and KLM. The shortest flight to Bathgate from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Bathgate to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $36 for a 3h 13m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Bathgate is the busiest station in Bathgate. Another popular train station is Bathgate Fauldhouse, located 6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bathgate is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 28 km from Bathgate. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 Dundee, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 96 miles.

Airlines serving Bathgate

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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, 942 reviews)
$148+
Rooms at Tarrareoch
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 290 reviews)
$68+
Best Western The Hilcroft Hotel West Lothian
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 656 reviews)
$94+
Macdonald Houstoun House
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1533 reviews)
$142+
Cairn Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1 review)
$85+
Mercure Livingston Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1298 reviews)
$101+

Renting a car in Bathgate

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Bathgate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65.

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Bathgate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65.