What is the cheapest way to get from Bo'ness to Shotts?

The cheapest way to get from Bo'ness to Shotts is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bo'ness to Shotts?

The fastest way to get from Bo'ness to Shotts is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Bo'ness and Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Bo'ness to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Gauze Road and arriving at King Street via Airport and Harthill Services. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Bo'ness to Shotts?

The distance between Bo'ness and Shotts is 45 miles. The road distance is 19.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bo'ness to Shotts without a car?

The best way to get from Bo'ness to Shotts without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £11 - £21.

How long does it take to get from Bo'ness to Shotts?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Bo'ness to Shotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bo'ness to Shotts bus from?

Bo'ness to Shotts bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Gauze Road station.

Train or bus from Bo'ness to Shotts?

The best way to get from Bo'ness to Shotts is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £11 - £21. Alternatively, you can line 909 bus and bus and line 367 bus, which costs and takes 2h 14m.

Where does the Bo'ness to Shotts bus arrive?

Bo'ness to Shotts bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Airport station.

Can I drive from Bo'ness to Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Bo'ness to Shotts is 20 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Bo'ness to Shotts.

Where can I stay near Shotts?

There are 637+ hotels available in Shotts.

Bo'ness to Shotts - 6 ways to travel via train, line 909 bus, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Bo'ness to Shotts by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to ShottsEdinburgh - Glasgow Central
1h 48m
£11–21
Drive 19.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bo'ness to Shotts19.5 mi
28 min
£5–7
Line 909 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gauze Road to Haymarket Station909
2. Take the train from Haymarket to ShottsEdinburgh - Glasgow Central
1h 58m
£14–31
Line 909 bus, bus, line 367 bus
1. Take the bus from Gauze Road to Airport909
2. Take the bus from Airport to Harthill ServicesAir / ...
3. Take the bus from Harthill Services to King Street366 / ...
2h 14m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bo'ness to Shotts19.5 mi
28 min
£40–55
Bus, line 240 bus, line 266 bus
1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus StationX37 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Pollock Street240
3. Take the bus from Pollock Street to Easter Road266
5h

Bo'ness to Shotts by bus and train

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1h 48mAverage Duration

£11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 45.1 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Bo'ness, Scotland and Shotts, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Shotts hourly. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gauze Road to King Street via Airport and Harthill Services in around 2h 14m.

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