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Trip Overview

The average bus between Shotts and Falkirk Wheel takes 3h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 49m. There is a bus service every few hours from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel. 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 40m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 266 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus bus 266
  2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundaboutbus bus X37 / ...
3h 21m
£11–20

Shotts to Falkirk Wheel bus times

Buses run hourly between Shotts and Falkirk Wheel. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shotts is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Falkirk Wheel at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowJMB TravelMidland Bluebird3h 12m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandMidland Bluebird3h 4m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandMidland Bluebird3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowJMB TravelMidland Bluebird3h 56m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowJMB TravelMidland Bluebird3h • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandMidland Bluebird3h • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowJMB TravelMidland Bluebird2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowJMB TravelMidland Bluebird3h 17m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandMidland Bluebird2h 52m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowJMB TravelMidland Bluebird2h 52m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowJMB TravelMidland Bluebird3h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowJMB TravelMidland Bluebird3h 56m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowJMB TravelMidland Bluebird3h • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandMidland Bluebird3h • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowJMB TravelMidland Bluebird2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowJMB TravelMidland Bluebird3h 56m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowJMB TravelMidland Bluebird3h • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandMidland Bluebird3h • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowJMB TravelMidland Bluebird2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowJMB TravelMidland Bluebird3h 56m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowJMB TravelMidland Bluebird3h • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandMidland Bluebird3h • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowJMB TravelMidland Bluebird2h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel? 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 Shotts to Falkirk Wheel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a bus from King Street to Falkirk Wheel via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Three Bridges roundabout in around 3h 21m.

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