How to get from Bothwell to Edinburgh by bus and train?

From Bothwell to Edinburgh by bus and train

To get from Bothwell to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the 255 bus from St Andrews Avenue, Bothwell station to Station Road, Uddingston station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Uddingston station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The bus and train schedule from Bothwell may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

98min
Bus - 255255
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from St Andrews Avenue, Bothwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bothwell
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    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road, Uddingston
    ID 6150275
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Uddingston
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bothwell to Edinburgh by train

To get from Bothwell to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Blantyre station to Glasgow Central station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The bus and train schedule from Bothwell may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

127min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Blantyre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blantyre
    1.93 km • 25 min
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    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dalmuir
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 5
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    71 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bothwell to Edinburgh

The distance between Bothwell, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 65.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bothwell to Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Bothwell to Edinburgh

To check the bus and train schedule from Bothwell to Edinburgh using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bothwell) and destination (Edinburgh), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Bothwell to Edinburgh by train

To get from Bothwell to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Blantyre station to Glasgow Central station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The bus and train schedule from Bothwell may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

127min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Blantyre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blantyre
    1.93 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dalmuir
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 5
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    71 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 255, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bothwell to Edinburgh?

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bothwell and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bothwell to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    The 255 bus line goes from Glasgow station near Bothwell to Station Road, Uddingston station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Station Road, Uddingston station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bothwell to Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Bothwell and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bothwell to get to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Get on the 255 bus from the Glasgow stop near Bothwell in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bothwell and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Station Road, Uddingston station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

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