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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Shotts is to bus via Birmingham which costs £27 - £50 and takes 12h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Shotts is to train and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at King Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kirk Road Service Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Shotts?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Shotts via Stafford and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Oxford to Shotts?

The distance between Oxford and Shotts is 386 miles. The road distance is 349.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Shotts without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £55 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Oxford to Shotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Shotts bus from?

Oxford to Shotts bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Shotts train from?

Oxford to Shotts train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Shotts?

The best way to get from Oxford to Shotts is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £55 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 11h 18m.

Where does the Oxford to Shotts bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oxford to Shotts train arrive?

Oxford to Shotts train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Shotts is 349 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Oxford to Shotts.

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

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Where can I stay near Shotts?

There are 635+ hotels available in Shotts.

Oxford to Shotts - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Oxford to Shotts by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to StaffordBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow CentralRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 25m
£57–256
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oxford to Birmingham - Great Charles Street QueenswayUk920
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
12h 57m
£28–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station830
11h 18m
£35–70
Drive 347.4 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Shotts347.4 mi
5h 59m
£86–124
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4h 33m
£54–143
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to MotherwellManchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 2m
£46–228
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Shotts
4h 56m
£68–171
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
4h 58m
£87–326
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Shotts
5h 21m
£95–319
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
5h 28m
£58–232
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Shotts
5h 51m
£73–255
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shotts
7h
£83–402

Oxford to Shotts by train

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Distance: 383.5 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Shotts via Stafford and Glasgow Central in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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