What is the cheapest way to get from Shotts to Portobello Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Shotts to Portobello Beach is to bus which costs £5 and takes 2h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shotts to Portobello Beach?

The fastest way to get from Shotts to Portobello Beach is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Shotts and Portobello Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Shotts to Portobello Beach. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Windsor Place via Harthill Services and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Shotts to Portobello Beach?

The distance between Shotts and Portobello Beach is 30 miles. The road distance is 33.3 miles.

How do I travel from Shotts to Portobello Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Shotts to Portobello Beach without a car is to train and line 26 bus which takes 1h 21m and costs £14 - £24.

How long does it take to get from Shotts to Portobello Beach?

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Shotts to Portobello Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Portobello Beach bus from?

Shotts to Portobello Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Harthill Services station.

Where does the Shotts to Portobello Beach bus arrive?

Shotts to Portobello Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Princes Street station.

Can I drive from Shotts to Portobello Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Shotts to Portobello Beach is 33 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Shotts to Portobello Beach.

Where can I stay near Portobello Beach?

There are 3043+ hotels available in Portobello Beach.

Shotts to Portobello Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, line 26 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 26 bus
best
1. Take the train from Shotts to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Portobello Town Hallbus 12 / ...
1h 21m
£14–23
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Polkemmet Road to Shandwick Placebus X18
2h 39m
£5
Bus, line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Harthill Services to Princes Streetbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Windsor Placebus N26 / ...
1h 35m
£8–12
Drive 33.1 mi
1. Drive from Shotts to Portobello Beachcar 33.1 mi
50 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shotts to Portobello Beachtaxi 33.1 mi
50 min
£75–90

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Distance: 29.6 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Shotts, Scotland and Portobello Beach, Scotland?

You can take a bus from King Street to Windsor Place via Harthill Services and Princes Street in around 1h 35m.

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