What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts is to bus which costs £4 - £10 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and HM Prison Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Fortissat Avenue via Harthill Services. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and HM Prison Shotts?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Shotts. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts?

The distance between Edinburgh and HM Prison Shotts is 28 miles. The road distance is 29.1 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £7 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shotts takes 51 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts bus from?

Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts train from?

Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £7 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £10 and takes 2h 12m.

Where does the Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts bus arrive?

Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Harthill Services station.

Where does the Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts train arrive?

Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Shotts station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts is 29 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts.

Where can I stay near HM Prison Shotts?

There are 650+ hotels available in HM Prison Shotts.

Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shottstrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
1h 24m
£7–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Harthill Servicesbus Uk090
2h 12m
£4–10
Drive 29 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shottscar 29 mi
40 min
£7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to HM Prison Shottstaxi 29 mi
40 min
£85–110

Edinburgh to HM Prison Shotts by bus and foot

50Weekly Services

2h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 28.1 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and HM Prison Shotts, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shotts hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Princes Street to Harthill Services every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 48 min. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route every 10 minutes.

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