The average bus between Falkirk Wheel and Shotts takes 3h 24m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Falkirk Wheel to Shotts. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Falkirk Wheel and Shotts. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falkirk Wheel is at 7:12 PM which arrives into Shotts at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Three Bridges roundabout and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk Wheel to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Wheel station and arriving at Shotts station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Falkirk Wheel to Shotts bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Three Bridges roundabout station.
Falkirk Wheel to Shotts bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Kirk Road Service Station.
The distance between Falkirk Wheel and Shotts is 20.2 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a vehicle from Falkirk Wheel to King Street via Three Bridges roundabout, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kirk Road Service Station in around 2h 59m.