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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £55 - £70.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Stop 2 and arriving at Nithsdale Street. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Shotts via Bellshill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts?

The distance between Hamilton and HM Prison Shotts is 17 miles. The road distance is 12.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts without a car is to line 266 bus which takes 1h 21m and costs £5 - £7.

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

The line 266 bus from Stop 2 to Nithsdale Street takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Stop 2 station.

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

Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts?

The best way to get from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts is to line 266 bus which takes 1h 21m and costs £5 - £7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £4 - £10 and takes 1h 22m.

Where does the Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts bus arrive?

Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Nithsdale Street station.

Where does the Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts is 12 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts.

Where can I stay near HM Prison Shotts?

There are 696+ hotels available in HM Prison Shotts.

Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 266 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 266 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stop 2 to Nithsdale Streetbus 266
1h 21m
£5–7
Drive 12.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamilton to HM Prison Shottscar 12.1 mi
20 min
£3–5
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Bellshilltrain Lanark - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Bellshill to Shottstrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
1h 22m
£4–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to HM Prison Shottstaxi 12.1 mi
20 min
£55–70
Line 266 bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Baton Road Bus Terminusbus 266
1h 32m
£5–7
Line 201 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stop 2 to Gardensidebus 201
2. Take the train from Bellshill to Shottstrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
1h 39m
£6–11

Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts by bus and foot

210Weekly Services

1h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 17.3 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

First Greater Glasgow operates a bus from Stop 2 to Nithsdale Street hourly. Tickets cost £5–7 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Motherwell to HM Prison Shotts via Bellshill and Shotts in around 1h 22m.

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