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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 22h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bathgate, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Bathgate to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around AED 459 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 573 for a 4h 18m 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 DRIVALIA and Alamo, 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 95 km and will cost you around AED 59. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about AED 70 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 AED 6.43 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 AED 77.13 and AED 102.84. The most frequently booked car type in Bathgate is Full-size (Seat Alhambra 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, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.