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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Shotts is to bus and line 266 bus which costs £21 - £45 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Shotts is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Easter Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Shotts?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Shotts via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Shotts?

The distance between Carlisle and Shotts is 103 miles. The road distance is 87.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Shotts without a car is to train and line 266 bus which takes 2h 5m and costs £20 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Carlisle to Shotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Shotts bus from?

Carlisle to Shotts bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Shotts train from?

Carlisle to Shotts train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Shotts?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Shotts is to bus and line 266 bus which takes 2h 51m and costs £21 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 2h 11m.

Where does the Carlisle to Shotts bus arrive?

Carlisle to Shotts bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Shotts train arrive?

Carlisle to Shotts train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Shotts is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Carlisle to Shotts.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Shotts?

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Where can I stay near Shotts?

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Carlisle to Shotts - 4 ways to travel via train, line 266 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Shotts by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 266 bus
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Pollock Street to Easter Roadbus 266
2h 5m
£21–60
Bus, line 266 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Easter Roadbus 266
2h 51m
£21–45
Drive 86.7 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Shottscar 86.7 mi
1h 36m
£22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Shottstrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 11m
£38–97

Carlisle to Shotts by train and bus

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2h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 102.8 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Shotts, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Easter Road via Bus Station in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Shotts via Glasgow Central in around 2h 11m.

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