The average bus between Linlithgow and Shotts takes 4h 15m and the fastest bus takes 2h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Linlithgow to Shotts. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Linlithgow and Shotts. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linlithgow is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Shotts at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket Station and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Linlithgow to Shotts? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Linlithgow to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Linlithgow station and arriving at Shotts station via Haymarket Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Linlithgow to Shotts bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Cross station.
Linlithgow to Shotts bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Harthill Services station.
The distance between Linlithgow and Shotts is 21.7 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a bus from Cross to King Street via Haymarket Station and Harthill Services in around 2h 57m.