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

The cheapest way to get from London to Shotts is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 12h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Shotts is to fly and train which takes 3h 55m and costs £90 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between London and Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Shotts. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at King Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Harthill Services. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

Is there a direct train between London and Shotts?

No, there is no direct train from London to Shotts. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Shotts via Edinburgh Waverley and Bellshill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from London to Shotts?

The distance between London and Shotts is 402 miles. The road distance is 391.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Shotts without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £55 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from London to Shotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Shotts bus from?

London to Shotts bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Shotts train from?

London to Shotts train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Shotts?

The best way to get from London to Shotts is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £55 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £25 - £80 and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the London to Shotts bus arrive?

London to Shotts bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the London to Shotts train arrive?

London to Shotts train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from London to Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Shotts is 391 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from London to Shotts.

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

Book your London to Shotts train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Shotts?

There are 628+ hotels available in Shotts.

London to Shotts - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from London to Shotts by train, bus, car, or plane

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 London Euston to MotherwellLondon Euston - Glasgow Central
5h 21m
£55–210
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
10h 27m
£26–77
Drive 388.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Shotts388.9 mi
6h 44m
£98–141
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Shotts
3h 55m
£90–333
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to BellshillEdinburgh - Glasgow Central
6h 25m
£87–183
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station590
12h 7m
£30–70
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Shotts
4h 19m
£95–306
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Shotts
3h 56m
£84–276
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Shotts
4h 20m
£89–279
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Shotts
4h 42m
£55–169
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Shotts
4h 32m
£54–198

London to Shotts by bus

50Weekly Buses

10h 27mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 400.1 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Motherwell every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–210 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £21–70 and the journey takes 8h 16m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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