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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Shotts is to bus and line 240 bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Shotts is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at King Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Shotts?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Shotts via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Manchester to Shotts?

The distance between Manchester and Shotts is 225 miles. The road distance is 206.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Shotts without a car is to train and line 266 bus which takes 4h 15m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Manchester to Shotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Shotts bus from?

Manchester to Shotts bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Shotts train from?

Manchester to Shotts train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Shotts?

The best way to get from Manchester to Shotts is to bus and line 266 bus which takes 5h 37m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £200 and takes 5h 26m, you could also train, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Manchester to Shotts bus arrive?

Manchester to Shotts bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Shotts train arrive?

Manchester to Shotts train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Shotts is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Manchester to Shotts.

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

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Where can I stay near Shotts?

There are 693+ hotels available in Shotts.

Manchester to Shotts - 9 ways to travel via train, line 266 bus, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Shotts by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, line 266 bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwelltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Pollock Street to Easter Roadbus 266
4h 15m
£65–105
Bus, line 240 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Pollock Streetbus 240
6h 57m
£35–51
Bus, line 266 bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to King Streetbus 266
5h 37m
£40–61
Drive 205.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Shottscar 205.4 mi
3h 34m
£52–75
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
5h 26m
£63–198
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 31m
£56–131
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Shottstrain
5h 53m
£72–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Shottstrain
5h 38m
£76–178
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 22m
£63–159

Manchester to Shotts by train and bus

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4h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 223.3 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to King Street via Bus Station in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) every 4 hours.

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