The average train between Ayr and Bothwell takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ayr 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 every 30 minutes between Ayr and Bothwell. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Bothwell at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Bothwell. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Bothwell station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Ayr to Bothwell train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Bothwell train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Blantyre station.
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The distance between Ayr and Bothwell is 51.9 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Blantyre via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 1h 25m.