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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £28 - £35.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bourne Street and arriving at Nithsdale Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Shotts via Bellshill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts?

The distance between Hamilton and HM Prison Shotts is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £4 - £8.

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts, including transfers.

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

Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Bourne Street station.

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

Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts?

The best way to get from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £4 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 266 bus, which costs and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts bus arrive?

Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Nithsdale Street station.

Where does the Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts is 12 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts.

Where can I stay near HM Prison Shotts?

There are 641+ hotels available in HM Prison Shotts.

Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 266 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts by train, bus, taxi, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to BellshillLanark - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Bellshill to ShottsGlasgow Central - Edinburgh
1h 22m
£5–8
Drive 12 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts12 mi
19 min
£3–5
Line 266 bus
1. Take the bus from Bourne Street to Nithsdale Street266
1h 23m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to HM Prison Shotts12 mi
19 min
£28–35
Line 266 bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Baton Road Bus Terminus266
1h 34m
Line 266 bus, line 365 bus
1. Take the bus from Bourne Street to Kirk Road Service Station266
2. Take the bus from Kirk Road Service Station to Shotts Prison365 / ...
1h 48m

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Distance: 13.8 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to HM Prison Shotts via Bellshill and Shotts in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, First Greater Glasgow operates a bus from Bourne Street to Nithsdale Street every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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