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

The cheapest way to get from Shotts to Alloa is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shotts to Alloa is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Shotts and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Shotts to Alloa. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Shillinghill via Stewarton Street, Buchanan Bus Station and High Street Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Shotts and Alloa?

No, there is no direct train from Shotts to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Shotts and arriving at Alloa via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Shotts to Alloa?

The distance between Shotts and Alloa is 56 miles. The road distance is 29.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shotts to Alloa without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £21 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Shotts to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Alloa bus from?

Shotts to Alloa bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Alloa train from?

Shotts to Alloa train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Shotts station.

Train or bus from Shotts to Alloa?

The best way to get from Shotts to Alloa is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £26 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Shotts to Alloa bus arrive?

Shotts to Alloa bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Stewarton Street station.

Where does the Shotts to Alloa train arrive?

Shotts to Alloa train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Shotts to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Shotts to Alloa is 30 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Shotts to Alloa.

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

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Where can I stay near Alloa?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shotts to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
1h 54m
£22–37
Drive 29.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shotts to Alloacar 29.4 mi
41 min
£8–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to Stewarton Streetbus 266
2. Take the bus from Stewarton Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X11
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3h 10m
£17–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shotts to Alloataxi 29.4 mi
41 min
£130–160

Shotts to Alloa by train and foot

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1h 54mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 56 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a train from Shotts to Alloa via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Shillinghill via Stewarton Street, Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 3h 10m.

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