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

The cheapest way to get from London to Shotts is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £55 - £200 and takes 11h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Shotts is to fly and train which takes 3h 47m and costs £80 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between London and Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Shotts. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at King Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kirk Road Service Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

Is there a direct train between London and Shotts?

No, there is no direct train from London to Shotts. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Shotts via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from London to Shotts?

The distance between London and Shotts is 419 miles. The road distance is 391.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Shotts without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 22m and costs £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from London to Shotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Shotts bus from?

London to Shotts bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Shotts train from?

London to Shotts train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Shotts?

The best way to get from London to Shotts is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 22m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Buchanan Bus Station, which costs £55 - £200 and takes 11h 11m.

Where does the London to Shotts bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Shotts train arrive?

London to Shotts train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from London to Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Shotts is 391 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from London to Shotts.

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

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Where can I stay near Shotts?

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shottstrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
5h 22m
£145–207
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
11h 11m
£57–198
Drive 388.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Shottscar 388.8 mi
6h 49m
£95–137
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Shottstrain
3h 47m
£81–343
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
5h 33m
£120–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 590
12h 19m
£81–188
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Shottstrain
4h 1m
£88–334
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Shottstrain
4h 12m
£91–303
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Shottstrain
4h 21m
£103–324
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Shottstrain
4h 44m
£64–164
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Shottstrain
4h 35m
£65–186

London to Shotts by train

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Distance: 416.5 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between London, England and Shotts, Scotland?

You can take a train from King's Cross to Shotts via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 9h 15m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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