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 11 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Bathgate from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.
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 $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $59 for a 3h 18m 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 18 miles 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 59 miles and will cost you around $15. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 155 miles.
Airlines serving Bathgate
Where to stay in popular areas of Bathgate
Most booked hotels in Bathgate
Renting a car in Bathgate
Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bathgate, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.