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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Shotts is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Shotts is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Shotts?

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

Is there a direct train between Preston and Shotts?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Shotts via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Preston to Shotts?

The distance between Preston and Shotts is 193 miles. The road distance is 175 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Shotts without a car is to train and line 266 bus which takes 3h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Preston to Shotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Shotts bus from?

Preston to Shotts bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Shotts train from?

Preston to Shotts train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Shotts?

The best way to get from Preston to Shotts is to bus and line 266 bus via Abington Service Area which takes 5h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £120 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Preston to Shotts bus arrive?

Preston to Shotts bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Abington Service Area station.

Where does the Preston to Shotts train arrive?

Preston to Shotts train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Preston to Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Shotts is 175 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Preston to Shotts.

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

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Where can I stay near Shotts?

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Preston to Shotts - 7 ways to travel via train, line 266 bus, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Shotts by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, line 266 bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to MotherwellRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Pollock Street to Easter Road266
3h 11m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 18m
£24–113
Bus, line 266 bus via Abington Service Area
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Abington Service AreaM11
2. Take the bus from Abington Service Area to Bus StationX74
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Easter Road266
5h 5m
Drive 174 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Shotts174 mi
2h 58m
£44–63
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Shotts
6h 36m
£81–205
Bus, line 266 bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to King Street266
5h 9m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
5h 54m
£85–189

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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4h 1mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.2 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Easter Road via Abington Service Area and Bus Station in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £15–110 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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