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How to get fromKilmarnock to Shottsby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Shotts by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Church Street to Waterloo Lanebus bus X79 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Shottstrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    1h 36m
    £15–26

  2. Drive 36.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Shottscar car 36.2 mi
    52 min
    £9–13

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Shottstrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    1h 49m
    £19–35

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kilmarnock to Shottstaxi taxi 36.2 mi
    52 min
    £75–95

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kirk Road Service Stationbus bus X11
    3. Take the bus from Kirk Road Service Station to King Streetbus bus 266
    2h 22m
    £16–22

Kilmarnock to Shotts by bus and train

Calendar193Weekly Services
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Shotts via Glasgow Central in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to King Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kirk Road Service Station in around 2h 22m.

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