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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Shotts is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Shotts is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £30 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Sutton Street and arriving at King Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Harthill Services. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Shotts?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Shotts via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Durham to Shotts?

The distance between Durham and Shotts is 164 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Shotts without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Durham to Shotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Shotts bus from?

Durham to Shotts bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Shotts train from?

Durham to Shotts train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Shotts?

The best way to get from Durham to Shotts is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Durham to Shotts bus arrive?

Durham to Shotts bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Shotts train arrive?

Durham to Shotts train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Durham to Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Shotts is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Durham to Shotts.

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

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Where can I stay near Shotts?

There are 635+ hotels available in Shotts.

Durham to Shotts - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 266 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Shotts by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to ShottsEdinburgh - Glasgow Central
2h 59m
£31–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station598
5h 20m
£25–48
Drive 138.5 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Shotts138.5 mi
3h 5m
£35–50
Train, line 266 bus
1. Take the train from Durham to MotherwellPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Pollock Street to Easter Road266
3h 42m

Durham to Shotts by train

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2h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 163.2 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Shotts, Scotland?

You can take a train from Durham to Shotts via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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