The average train between Shotts and Bothwell takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is a train service every few hours from Shotts to Bothwell. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Shotts and Bothwell. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shotts is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Bothwell at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shotts to Bothwell. However, there are services departing from Shotts station and arriving at Bothwell station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Shotts to Bothwell train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Shotts station.
Shotts to Bothwell train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Blantyre station.
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The distance between Shotts and Bothwell is 16.4 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Shotts to Blantyre via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 1h 9m.