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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Shotts is to bus and line 240 bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Shotts is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at King Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kirk Road Service Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Shotts?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Shotts via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Inverness to Shotts?

The distance between Inverness and Shotts is 210 miles. The road distance is 163.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Shotts without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Inverness to Shotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Shotts bus from?

Inverness to Shotts bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Shotts train from?

Inverness to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Shotts?

The best way to get from Inverness to Shotts is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 5h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £230 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Inverness to Shotts bus arrive?

Inverness to Shotts bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Shotts train arrive?

Inverness to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Shotts is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Inverness to Shotts.

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

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Where can I stay near Shotts?

There are 696+ hotels available in Shotts.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Shottstrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
4h 29m
£74–169
Bus, line 240 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Pollock Streetbus 240
6h 4m
£26–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
5h 29m
£40–71
Drive 162.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Shottscar 162.6 mi
3h 10m
£40–58
Fly
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
5h 28m
£101–229

Inverness to Shotts by train

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 209.2 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Shotts, Scotland?

You can take a train from Inverness to Shotts via Haymarket in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route every 3 hours.

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