- Distance: 26.3 mi
- Duration: 46 min
The average train between Shotts and Edinburgh takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. There is an hourly train service from Shotts to Edinburgh. 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 Shotts and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shotts is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:43 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shotts station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
Shotts to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Shotts station.
Shotts to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Shotts and Edinburgh is 40.8 km. The road distance is 48 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Shotts to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £10–17 and the journey takes 52 min.
