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How to get fromFalkirk Wheel to Shottsby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Falkirk Wheel to Shotts by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Camelon to Haymarkettrain train Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Shottstrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2h 13m
    £22–41

  2. Drive 18.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Falkirk Wheel to Shottscar car 18.3 mi
    26 min
    £5–7

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Three Bridges roundabout to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kirk Road Service Stationbus bus X11
    3h 3m
    £13–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Falkirk Wheel to Shottstaxi taxi 18.3 mi
    26 min
    £40–50

  5. Bus, line 266 bus

    1. Take the bus from Three Bridges roundabout to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Easter Roadbus bus 266
    3h 25m
    £15–20

  6. Bus, line 240 bus, line 266 bus

    1. Take the bus from Three Bridges roundabout to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Pollock Streetbus bus 240
    3. Take the bus from Pollock Street to Easter Roadbus bus 266
    4h 6m
    £14–19

Falkirk Wheel to Shotts by foot and bus

Calendar237Weekly Services
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Falkirk Wheel, Scotland and Shotts, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Falkirk Wheel to Shotts via Camelon and Haymarket in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Falkirk Wheel to King Street via Three Bridges roundabout, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kirk Road Service Station in around 3h 3m.

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