What is the cheapest way to get from Bothwell to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Bothwell to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bothwell to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Bothwell to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Bothwell and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bothwell to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Griqua Terrace and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Bothwell and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Bothwell to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Blantyre and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Bothwell to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bothwell and Edinburgh is 56 miles. The road distance is 40.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bothwell to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Bothwell to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £23 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Bothwell to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Bothwell to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bothwell to Edinburgh bus from?

Bothwell to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Griqua Terrace station.

Where do I catch the Bothwell to Edinburgh train from?

Bothwell to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Blantyre station.

Train or bus from Bothwell to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bothwell to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £23 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 255 bus and bus, which costs £12 - £19 and takes 2h 19m.

Where does the Bothwell to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Bothwell to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Bothwell to Edinburgh train arrive?

Bothwell to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.

Can I drive from Bothwell to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Bothwell to Edinburgh is 40 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Bothwell to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Bothwell to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Bothwell to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, line 255 bus, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Bothwell to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Blantyre to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Larkhall - Balloch / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 38m
£24–47
Drive 39.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bothwell to Edinburghcar 39.9 mi
50 min
£10–15
Line 255 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Griqua Terrace to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 255
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
2h 19m
£13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bothwell to Edinburghtaxi 39.9 mi
50 min
£110–140
Line 255 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Griqua Terrace to Sword Streetbus 255
2. Take the train from Bellgrove to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2h 12m
£21–39
Line 255 bus, bus via Shandwick Place
1. Take the bus from Griqua Terrace to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 255
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
2h 23m
£13–19

Bothwell to Edinburgh by train and foot

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 55.7 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Blantyre to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griqua Terrace to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 19m.

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