What is the cheapest way to get from Shotts to Craig Tara?

The cheapest way to get from Shotts to Craig Tara is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shotts to Craig Tara?

The fastest way to get from Shotts to Craig Tara is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Shotts and Craig Tara?

No, there is no direct bus from Shotts to Craig Tara. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Craig Tara Holiday Park via Harthill Services, Buchanan Bus Station and Wellington Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Shotts and Craig Tara?

No, there is no direct train from Shotts to Craig Tara. However, there are services departing from Shotts and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Shotts to Craig Tara?

The distance between Shotts and Craig Tara is 65 miles. The road distance is 50.9 miles.

How do I travel from Shotts to Craig Tara without a car?

The best way to get from Shotts to Craig Tara without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £28 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Shotts to Craig Tara?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Shotts to Craig Tara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Craig Tara bus from?

Shotts to Craig Tara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Harthill Services station.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Craig Tara train from?

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

Train or bus from Shotts to Craig Tara?

The best way to get from Shotts to Craig Tara is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £28 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £27 and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Shotts to Craig Tara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shotts to Craig Tara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shotts to Craig Tara?

Yes, the driving distance between Shotts to Craig Tara is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Shotts to Craig Tara.

Where can I stay near Craig Tara?

There are 552+ hotels available in Craig Tara.

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There are 5 ways to get from Shotts to Craig Tara 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 Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 38m
£29–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harthill Services to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2h 58m
£12–27
Drive 50.6 mi
1. Drive from Shotts to Craig Taracar 50.6 mi
1h 20m
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shotts to Craig Tarataxi 50.6 mi
1h 20m
£100–130
Line 266 bus, line 240 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to Hamilton Roadbus 266
2. Take the bus from Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 240
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Craig Tara Holiday Parkbus 923
4h 51m
£16–28

Shotts to Craig Tara by train, bus, and foot

192Weekly Services

2h 38mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 64.7 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Shotts, Scotland and Craig Tara, Scotland?

You can take a train from Shotts to Craig Tara via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Beresford Terrace, and Craig Tara Holiday Park in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Craig Tara via Harthill Services, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, Wellington Square, and Craig Tara Holiday Park in around 2h 58m.

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