The average train between Bothwell and Dunfermline takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Bothwell to Dunfermline. 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 Bothwell and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bothwell is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central Low Level and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bothwell to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Bothwell station and arriving at Dunfermline station via Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Bothwell to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Blantyre station.
Bothwell to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunfermline Town station.
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The distance between Bothwell and Dunfermline is 48.3 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Blantyre to Dunfermline Town via Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 2h 36m.