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Falkirk Wheel to Shotts buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Falkirk Wheel and Shotts takes 3h 15m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. There is a bus service every few hours 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.

3h 15m
Duration
51 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus via Buchanan Bus Station

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  1. Take the bus from Three Bridges roundabout to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X37 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kirk Road Service Stationbus bus X11
2h 54m
£12–18

Falkirk Wheel to Shotts bus times

Buses run every 2 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 5:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Three Bridges roundabout and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Midland BluebirdFirst Greater GlasgowStuarts Coaches UK10h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Midland BluebirdFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater Glasgow3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Midland BluebirdFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater Glasgow2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Midland BluebirdFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater Glasgow2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Midland BluebirdFirst Greater GlasgowStuarts Coaches UK2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Midland BluebirdFirst Greater GlasgowStuarts Coaches UK2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Midland BluebirdFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater Glasgow2h 25m • 2 changes

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    Midland BluebirdFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater Glasgow2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Midland BluebirdFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater Glasgow2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Midland BluebirdFirst Greater GlasgowStuarts Coaches UK2h 59m • 2 changes

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    Midland BluebirdFirst Greater GlasgowStuarts Coaches UK3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Midland BluebirdFirst Greater GlasgowStuarts Coaches UK3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Midland BluebirdFirst Greater GlasgowStuarts Coaches UK3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Midland BluebirdFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater Glasgow3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Midland BluebirdFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater Glasgow2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Midland BluebirdFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater Glasgow2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Midland BluebirdFirst Greater GlasgowStuarts Coaches UK2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Midland BluebirdFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater Glasgow3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Midland BluebirdFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater Glasgow2h 53m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Falkirk Wheel to Shotts? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Falkirk Wheel to Shotts.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 50.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Falkirk Wheel, Scotland and Shotts, Scotland?

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 54m.

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