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

From Bothwell to Elgin by bus and train

To get from Bothwell to Elgin in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 255 bus from St Andrews Avenue, Bothwell station to Queen St, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 48 min.

348min
Bus - 255255
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from St Andrews Avenue, Bothwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bothwell
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen St, Glasgow
    ID 609073
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    197 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Elgin
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    890 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bothwell to Elgin by train

To get from Bothwell to Elgin in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Blantyre station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 35 min.

335min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Elgin
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
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    197 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Elgin
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    890 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bothwell to Elgin

The distance between Bothwell, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland is approximately 365.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 348 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bothwell to Elgin by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bothwell

Bothwell is located at Bothwell, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is St Andrews Avenue, Bothwell.

Train stations close to Bothwell:

  • Blantyre
  • Bellshill
  • Hamilton West

Bus stations close to Bothwell:

  • St Andrews Avenue, Bothwell
  • Orchard Avenue, Bothwell
  • Green Street, Bothwell

Public transport stations close to Elgin, Scotland

Elgin is located at Elgin, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Elgin.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Bus Station, Elgin
  • Trinity Road, Elgin
  • Library, Elgin

From Bothwell to Elgin by train

To get from Bothwell to Elgin in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Blantyre station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 35 min.

335min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Elgin
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
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    197 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Elgin
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    890 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 348 minutes, using Bus line 255, Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 335 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 48 min.

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

    The 255 bus line goes from Glasgow station near Bothwell to Queen St, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Queen St, Glasgow station near Elgin in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Bothwell and Elgin in Scotland by bus and train is about 5 hr 48 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Queen St, Glasgow station, which is closest to Elgin in Scotland.