The average train between Manchester and Shotts takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Shotts. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Shotts at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Shotts station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Manchester to Shotts train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Shotts train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Manchester to Shotts train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Shotts is 279 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Shotts via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 31m.