What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and HM Prison Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts. However, there are services departing from Shandwick Place and arriving at Shotts Prison via Harthill Services. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and HM Prison Shotts?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Shotts. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts?

The distance between Edinburgh and HM Prison Shotts is 28 miles. The road distance is 29.1 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £11 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shotts takes 50 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts bus from?

Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts train from?

Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £11 - £22. Alternatively, you can line 900 bus and line 366 bus, which costs and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts bus arrive?

Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Harthill Services station.

Where does the Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts train arrive?

Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Shotts station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts is 29 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts.

Where can I stay near HM Prison Shotts?

There are 696+ hotels available in HM Prison Shotts.

Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 900 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shottstrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
1h 23m
£11–22
Drive 29 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shottscar 29 mi
40 min
£8–11
Line 900 bus, line 366 bus
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Harthill Servicesbus 900
2. Take the bus from Harthill Services to Shotts Prisonbus 366
2h 15m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shottstaxi 29 mi
40 min
£180–230
Bus, line 366 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Harthill Servicesbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Harthill Services to Shotts Prisonbus 366
2h 17m

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Distance: 28 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and HM Prison Shotts, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shotts hourly. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to HM Prison Shotts via Harthill Services and Shotts Prison in around 2h 15m.

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