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

The cheapest way to get from Airdrie to Shotts is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Airdrie to Shotts is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £22 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Airdrie and Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Airdrie to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Bank Street and arriving at King Street via Watson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Airdrie and Shotts?

No, there is no direct train from Airdrie to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Airdrie and arriving at Shotts via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Airdrie to Shotts?

The distance between Airdrie and Shotts is 14 miles. The road distance is 9.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Airdrie to Shotts without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 21m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Airdrie to Shotts bus from?

Airdrie to Shotts bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Bank Street station.

Where do I catch the Airdrie to Shotts train from?

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

Train or bus from Airdrie to Shotts?

The best way to get from Airdrie to Shotts is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £13 - £15. Alternatively, you can line 42 bus and line 266 bus, which costs and takes 1h 41m.

Where does the Airdrie to Shotts bus arrive?

Airdrie to Shotts bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Watson Street station.

Where does the Airdrie to Shotts train arrive?

Airdrie to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Can I drive from Airdrie to Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Airdrie to Shotts is 10 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Airdrie to Shotts.

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

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Where can I stay near Shotts?

There are 638+ hotels available in Shotts.

Airdrie to Shotts - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and line 42 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Airdrie to Shotts by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bank Street to St Johns Bosco Church42 / ...
2. Take the train from Holytown to ShottsGlasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
1h 21m
Drive 9.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Airdrie to Shotts9.6 mi
14 min
£3–4
Train
1. Take the train from Airdrie to Glasgow Queen Street Low LevelAirdrie - Balloch / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to ShottsGlasgow Central - Edinburgh
1h 35m
£14–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Airdrie to Shotts9.6 mi
14 min
£22–28
Line 42 bus, line 266 bus
1. Take the bus from Bank Street to Watson Street42 / ...
2. Take the bus from Watson Street to King Street266
1h 41m
Line 201 bus, line 266 bus
1. Take the bus from Wellwynd to Muir Street201
2. Take the bus from High Road to Easter Road266
1h 54m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 14 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a train from Airdrie to Shotts via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank Street to King Street via Watson Street in around 1h 41m.

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