What is the cheapest way to get from Allanton to Shotts?

The cheapest way to get from Allanton to Shotts is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Allanton to Shotts?

The fastest way to get from Allanton to Shotts is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Allanton and Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Allanton to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Lemington Farm Rd End and arriving at King Street via Railway Station, Princes Street and Harthill Services. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Allanton and Shotts?

No, there is no direct train from Allanton to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Reston and arriving at Shotts via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Allanton to Shotts?

The distance between Allanton and Shotts is 79 miles. The road distance is 75.3 miles.

How do I travel from Allanton to Shotts without a car?

The best way to get from Allanton to Shotts without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £40 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Allanton to Shotts?

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Allanton to Shotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Allanton to Shotts bus from?

Allanton to Shotts bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Allanton to Shotts train from?

Allanton to Shotts train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Reston station.

Train or bus from Allanton to Shotts?

The best way to get from Allanton to Shotts is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Allanton to Shotts bus arrive?

Allanton to Shotts bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Allanton to Shotts train arrive?

Allanton to Shotts train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Allanton to Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Allanton to Shotts is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Allanton to Shotts.

Where can I stay near Shotts?

There are 698+ hotels available in Shotts.

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There are 3 ways to get from Allanton to Shotts by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Newcastle - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shottstrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2h 14m
£43–71
Drive 74.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Allanton to Shottscar 74.9 mi
1h 27m
£19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Princes Streetbus X7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Harthill Servicesbus Uk090
4h 37m
£35–49

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Distance: 78.8 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Allanton, The Scottish Borders, Scotland and Shotts, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Allanton to Shotts via Reston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Allanton to King Street via Lemington Farm Rd End, Railway Station, Princes Street, and Harthill Services in around 4h 37m.

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