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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bothwell Castle is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bothwell Castle is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bothwell Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Bothwell Castle. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Hornal Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Bothwell Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Uddingston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bothwell Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bothwell Castle is 40 miles. The road distance is 39.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bothwell Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £9 - £23.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Uddingston takes 1h 17m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bothwell Castle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bothwell Castle train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Bothwell Castle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bothwell Castle is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £9 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 255 bus, which costs and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bothwell Castle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Bothwell Castle train arrive?

Edinburgh to Bothwell Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Uddingston station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Bothwell Castle?

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

Where can I stay near Bothwell Castle?

There are 1366+ hotels available in Bothwell Castle.

Edinburgh to Bothwell Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Uddingstontrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
1h 43m
£9–23
Bus, line 255 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hornal Roadbus 255
2h 39m
Drive 39.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bothwell Castlecar 39.5 mi
50 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Bothwell Castletaxi 39.5 mi
50 min
£110–140
Bus, line 255 bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgowbus Uk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hornal Roadbus 255
2h 48m

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Distance: 39.5 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bothwell Castle, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Uddingston hourly. Tickets cost £9–23 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Bothwell Castle via Buchanan Bus Station and Hornal Road in around 2h 39m.

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