There are 3 ways to get from Dumfries to Shotts by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow CentralCarlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to ShottsGlasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 42m£32–33Drive 66.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dumfries to Shotts66.5 mi
1h 22m£17–25Bus, line 266 bus
- Take the bus from Academy Street to Bus StationX74
- Take the bus from Bus Station to King Street266
2h 58m
Dumfries to Shotts by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Shotts is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Shotts is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Academy Street and arriving at King Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Shotts via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Dumfries and Shotts is 102 miles. The road distance is 66.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Shotts without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £31 - £34.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Dumfries to Shotts, including transfers.
Dumfries to Shotts bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Academy Street station.
Dumfries to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Shotts is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £31 - £34. Alternatively, you can bus and line 266 bus, which costs and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Shotts, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dumfries to Shotts via Glasgow Central in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Academy Street to King Street via Bus Station in around 2h 58m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–25
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Shotts
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Bus from Academy Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
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More Questions & Answers
Dumfries to Shotts bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
Dumfries to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Shotts is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Dumfries to Shotts.
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