What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at King Street via Harthill Services. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Shotts?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Shotts via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts?

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Shotts is 31 miles. The road distance is 23 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 37m and costs £17 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts bus from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Airport station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts train from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts bus arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Harthill Services station.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts train arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts is 23 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts.

Where can I stay near Shotts?

There are 642+ hotels available in Shotts.

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts by tram, train, bus, car, taxi, or towncar

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

Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to HaymarketT50
2. Take the train from Haymarket to ShottsEdinburgh - Glasgow Central
1h 37m
£18–32
Drive 22.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts22.9 mi
29 min
£6–9
Bus, line 367 bus
1. Take the bus from Airport to Harthill ServicesAir / ...
2. Take the bus from Harthill Services to King Street366 / ...
1h 42m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts22.9 mi
29 min
£50–60
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Edinburgh Airport to Shotts22.9 mi
29 min

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shotts by tram and train

192Weekly Services

1h 37mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 31.1 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Shotts, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Airport to King Street via Harthill Services in around 1h 42m.

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