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

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There are 4 ways to get from Lanark to Shotts by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lanark to Bellshilltrain train Lanark - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Bellshill to Shottstrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    1h 13m
    £12–23

  2. Drive 13.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Lanark to Shottscar car 13.3 mi
    22 min
    £4–5

  3. Bus, line 266 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Watson Streetbus bus 41 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Watson Street to Easter Roadbus bus 266
    1h 50m
    £9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lanark to Shottstaxi taxi 13.3 mi
    22 min
    £30–40

Lanark to Shotts by train

Calendar190Weekly Trains
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 13m

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

You can take a train from Lanark to Shotts via Bellshill in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Easter Road via Watson Street in around 1h 50m.

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