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

The cheapest way to get from Shotts to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £2 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shotts to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Shotts and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Shotts to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Princes Street via Harthill Services. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Shotts and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shotts and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from Shotts to Edinburgh?

The distance between Shotts and Edinburgh is 26 miles. The road distance is 29.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shotts to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £22.

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

The train from Shotts to Edinburgh Waverley takes 53 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Edinburgh bus from?

Shotts to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Shotts to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Shotts to Edinburgh is to train which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £22. Alternatively, you can line 366 bus and bus, which costs and takes 1h 6m.

Where does the Shotts to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Shotts to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, arrive at Harthill Services station.

Where does the Shotts to Edinburgh train arrive?

Shotts to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Shotts to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Shotts to Edinburgh is 30 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Shotts to Edinburgh.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Shotts to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shotts to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
53 min
£11–22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Polkemmet Road to Princes Streetbus X18
2h 12m
£2
Line 366 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to Harthill Servicesbus 366 / ...
2. Take the bus from Harthill Services to Princes Streetbus Uk090
1h 6m
Drive 29.7 mi
1. Drive from Shotts to Edinburghcar 29.7 mi
42 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shotts to Edinburghtaxi 29.7 mi
42 min
£190–230

Shotts to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 26.3 mi
Duration: 53 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Shotts to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Princes Street via Harthill Services in around 1h 6m.

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