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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Shotts is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £15 - £35 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Shotts is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Easter Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Shotts?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Shotts via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Manchester to Shotts?

The distance between Manchester and Shotts is 225 miles. The road distance is 206.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Shotts without a car is to train and line 266 bus which takes 4h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Manchester to Shotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Shotts bus from?

Manchester to Shotts bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Shotts train from?

Manchester to Shotts train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Shotts?

The best way to get from Manchester to Shotts is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 5h 14m, you could also train, which costs £29 - £140 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Manchester to Shotts bus arrive?

Manchester to Shotts bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Shotts train arrive?

Manchester to Shotts train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Shotts is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Manchester to Shotts.

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

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Where can I stay near Shotts?

There are 625+ hotels available in Shotts.

Manchester to Shotts - 9 ways to travel via train, line 266 bus, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester 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, line 266 bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to MotherwellManchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Pollock Street to Easter Road266
4h 6m
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
6h 38m
£15–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station590 / ...
5h 57m
£30–45
Drive 205.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Shotts205.1 mi
3h 32m
£52–74
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
5h 14m
£65–154
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 35m
£29–137
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Shotts
5h 38m
£75–187
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
5h 13m
£54–237
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Shotts
5h 36m
£67–260

Manchester to Shotts by train

188Weekly Trains

4h 35mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223.4 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, easyJet, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) every 4 hours.

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