What is the cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts?

The cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts?

The fastest way to get from Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Saltcoats and HM Prison Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts. However, there are services departing from North Ayrshire Museum and arriving at Shotts Prison via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Kirk Road Service Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Saltcoats and HM Prison Shotts?

No, there is no direct train from Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts. However, there are services departing from Saltcoats and arriving at Shotts via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts?

The distance between Saltcoats and HM Prison Shotts is 51 miles. The road distance is 47.4 miles.

How do I travel from Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts without a car?

The best way to get from Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £18 - £21.

How long does it take to get from Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts bus from?

Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from North Ayrshire Museum station.

Where do I catch the Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts train from?

Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Saltcoats station.

Train or bus from Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts?

The best way to get from Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £18 - £21. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts bus arrive?

Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Where does the Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts train arrive?

Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts.

Where can I stay near HM Prison Shotts?

There are 645+ hotels available in HM Prison Shotts.

Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts - 4 ways to travel via train, line 11 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow CentralArdrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to ShottsGlasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 18m
£19–20
Drive 47.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts47.1 mi
1h 5m
£12–17
Line 11 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Kilmarnock Bus Station11
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kirk Road Service StationX11
4h 20m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts47.1 mi
1h 5m
£95–120

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 51 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Saltcoats, Scotland and HM Prison Shotts, Scotland?

You can take a train from Saltcoats to HM Prison Shotts via Glasgow Central and Shotts in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to HM Prison Shotts via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Kirk Road Service Station, and Shotts Prison in around 4h 20m.

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