The average train between Aberdeen and Bothwell takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdeen to Bothwell. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aberdeen and Bothwell. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Bothwell at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Bothwell. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Bothwell station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Aberdeen to Bothwell train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Bothwell train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
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The distance between Aberdeen and Bothwell is 192 km. The road distance is 259 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 37m.