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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Bothwell Castle is to train which costs £3 - £10 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Bothwell Castle is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £14 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Bothwell Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Hornal Road. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Bothwell Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Blantyre. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Hamilton to Bothwell Castle?

The distance between Hamilton and Bothwell Castle is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Bothwell Castle without a car is to line 255 bus which takes 31 min and costs .

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

The line 255 bus from Bus Station to Hornal Road takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

Hamilton to Bothwell Castle bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Bus Station.

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

Hamilton to Bothwell Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Bothwell Castle?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Bothwell Castle is to line 255 bus which takes 31 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £3 - £10 and takes 33 min.

Where does the Hamilton to Bothwell Castle bus arrive?

Hamilton to Bothwell Castle bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Hornal Road station.

Where does the Hamilton to Bothwell Castle train arrive?

Hamilton to Bothwell Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Blantyre station.

Where can I stay near Bothwell Castle?

There are 1374+ hotels available in Bothwell Castle.

Hamilton to Bothwell Castle - 4 ways to travel via train, line 255 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Bothwell Castle by bus, taxi, foot, or train

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Line 255 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hornal Roadbus 255
31 min
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Blantyretrain Larkhall - Balloch / ...
33 min
£3–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Bothwell Castletaxi 5 mi
11 min
£14–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from Hamilton to Bothwell Castlewalk 4.9 mi
1h 33m

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Distance: 4.5 mi
Duration: 31 min

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

First Greater Glasgow operates a bus from Bus Station to Hornal Road every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Hamilton Central to Blantyre every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–10 and the journey takes 5 min.

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