The average train between Edinburgh and Bothwell takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Bothwell. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Bothwell at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 22m • 1 change
1h 24m • 1 change
1h 19m • 1 change
1h 24m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Bothwell. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Bothwell station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Edinburgh to Bothwell train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Bothwell train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Blantyre station.
Book your Edinburgh to Bothwell train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Edinburgh and Bothwell is 56.8 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Blantyre via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 1h 35m.
