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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bothwell is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bothwell is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bothwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Bothwell. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Green Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bothwell?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bothwell is 40 miles. The road distance is 39.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bothwell without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £10 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Edinburgh to Bothwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bothwell bus from?

Edinburgh to Bothwell bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Bothwell?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bothwell is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £10 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 255 bus, which costs and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bothwell bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Bothwell bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Bothwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Bothwell is 39 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Edinburgh to Bothwell.

Where can I stay near Bothwell?

There are 1351+ hotels available in Bothwell.

Edinburgh to Bothwell - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 255 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bothwell by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to UddingstonEdinburgh - Glasgow Central
1h 32m
£10–23
Bus, line 255 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Green Street255
2h 21m
Drive 39 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bothwell39 mi
49 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Bothwell39 mi
49 min
£110–140
Bus, line 255 bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to GlasgowUk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Green Street255
2h 30m

Edinburgh to Bothwell by train and bus

140Weekly Services

1h 32mAverage Duration

£10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 39.6 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Uddingston hourly. Tickets cost £10–23 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Green Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 21m.

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