There are 5 ways to get from Larkhall to Shotts by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 266 bus
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to King Street266
1h 30mDrive 10.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Larkhall to Shotts10.4 mi
19 min£3–4Train
- Take the train from Larkhall to Glasgow Central Low LevelLarkhall - Dalmuir / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to ShottsGlasgow Central - Edinburgh
1h 37m£16–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Larkhall to Shotts10.4 mi
19 min£25–30Line 42 bus, train
- Take the bus from Machanhill View to St Johns Bosco Church42A / ...
- Take the train from Holytown to ShottsGlasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
1h 36m
Larkhall to Shotts by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Larkhall to Shotts is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Larkhall to Shotts is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £25 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Larkhall to Shotts. However, there are services departing from William Spiers Place and arriving at King Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Larkhall to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Larkhall and arriving at Shotts via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Larkhall and Shotts is 21 miles. The road distance is 10.5 miles.
The best way to get from Larkhall to Shotts without a car is to line 266 bus which takes 1h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Larkhall to Shotts, including transfers.
Larkhall to Shotts bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Bus Station.
Larkhall to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Larkhall station.
The best way to get from Larkhall to Shotts is to line 266 bus which takes 1h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £18 and takes 1h 37m.
What companies run services between Larkhall, Scotland and Shotts, Scotland?
First Greater Glasgow operates a bus from Bus Station to King Street every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Larkhall to Shotts via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 1h 37m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Larkhall to Glasgow Central Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Shotts
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Holytown to Shotts
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £4–6
- 1st Class
- £8–13
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- 01698 386 030
- mail@jmbtravel.co.uk
- Website
- jmbtravel.co.uk
Bus from Machanhill View to St Johns Bosco Church
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JMB Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- £25–30
Hamilton Toa Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1698 281 144
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Cadzow Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 891 990
- Website
- cadzowcars.com
Bridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 422 288
Redline Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1698 266 633
- Website
- redline-cabs.co.uk
North Lanarkshire Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1698 253 000
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More Questions & Answers
Larkhall to Shotts bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at King Street station.
Larkhall to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Larkhall to Shotts is 10 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Larkhall to Shotts.
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