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

The cheapest way to get from Shotts to Manchester is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 18m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Shotts and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Shotts to Manchester. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Stewarton Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Shotts and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Shotts to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Shotts and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Shotts to Manchester?

The distance between Shotts and Manchester is 225 miles. The road distance is 205.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shotts to Manchester without a car is to line 266 bus and train which takes 4h 40m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Shotts to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Manchester bus from?

Shotts to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Shotts to Manchester?

The best way to get from Shotts to Manchester is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which takes 6h 18m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 5h 4m, you could also train, which costs £80 - £150 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Shotts to Manchester bus arrive?

Shotts to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Shotts to Manchester train arrive?

Shotts to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Shotts to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Shotts to Manchester is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Shotts to Manchester.

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

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

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

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Line 266 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from King Street to Hamilton Roadbus 266
2. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 40m
£44–136
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 18m
£32–52
Drive 204.7 mi
1. Drive from Shotts to Manchestercar 204.7 mi
3h 34m
£51–74
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 4m
£59–166
Train
1. Take the train from Shotts to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 50m
£80–148
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 44m
£40–101
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Shotts to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 21m
£68–175
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 44m
£71–164
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shotts to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 5m
£83–183

Shotts to Manchester by bus, foot, and train

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4h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 223.6 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, easyJet, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

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