The average train between Bothwell and Edinburgh takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Bothwell to Edinburgh. 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 4 hours between Bothwell and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bothwell is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bothwell to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bothwell station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Bothwell to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Blantyre station.
Bothwell to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Bothwell and Edinburgh is 56.8 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a train from Blantyre to Edinburgh Waverley via Motherwell in around 1h 56m.