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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Shotts is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 27m.

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 35m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at King Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kirk Road Service Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

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 206.3 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 3h 57m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m 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 FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange 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 via Buchanan Bus Station which takes 5h 27m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 5h 22m, you could also train, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Manchester to Shotts bus arrive?

Manchester to Shotts bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan 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 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m 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?

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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
3h 57m
£80–135
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
5h 27m
£33–53
Drive 205.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Shottscar 205.1 mi
3h 35m
£50–73
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
5h 22m
£60–168
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
£74–158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
5h 51m
£43–97
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
6h 2m
£65–168
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 12m
£69–179
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 37m
£81–189

Manchester to Shotts by train

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Distance: 223.3 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) every 4 hours.

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