- Distance: 26.3 mi
- Duration: 44 min
The average train between Edinburgh and Shotts takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh 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.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Shotts. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Shotts at 11:47 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Shotts station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Edinburgh to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Shotts station.
Book your Edinburgh to Shotts train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Edinburgh and Shotts is 40.8 km. The road distance is 42 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shotts hourly. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 50 min.
