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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Shotts is to fly and train which costs £40 - £120 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Shotts is to fly and train which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at King Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kirk Road Service Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Belfast to Shotts?

The distance between Belfast and Shotts is 142 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Shotts without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Belfast to Shotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Shotts bus from?

Belfast to Shotts bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Shotts bus arrive?

Belfast to Shotts bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Shotts?

There are 640+ hotels available in Shotts.

Belfast to Shotts - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Belfast to Shotts by car ferry, car, busferry, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Shotts
4h 32m
£53–197
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Shotts
3h 10m
£40–141
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
7h 40m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Shotts
3h 40m
£50–164
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Shotts
3h 40m
£40–111
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Shotts
4h 10m
£48–119

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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54 minAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 141.4 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Shotts, Scotland?

Translink operates a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan 3 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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