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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Shotts is to bus which costs £22 - £80 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Shotts is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Castle Street/CG22 and arriving at King Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Harthill Services. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Shotts?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Shotts via Doncaster and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Shotts?

The distance between Sheffield and Shotts is 281 miles. The road distance is 228 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Shotts without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 54m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Sheffield to Shotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Shotts bus from?

Sheffield to Shotts bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Shotts train from?

Sheffield to Shotts train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Shotts?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Shotts is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 54m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £80 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Sheffield to Shotts bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sheffield to Shotts train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sheffield to Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Shotts is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Sheffield to Shotts.

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

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Where can I stay near Shotts?

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Sheffield to Shotts - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Sheffield 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 via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to ShottsEdinburgh - Glasgow Central
4h 54m
£48–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
8h 26m
£22–79
Drive 226.7 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Shotts226.7 mi
4h 23m
£57–82
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4h 40m
£60–175
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to ShottsEdinburgh - Glasgow Central
5h 1m
£46–184
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester PiccadillyCleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to MotherwellManchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
6h
£44–101
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Shotts
5h 3m
£73–198
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Shotts
6h 37m
£84–219
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
6h 24m
£66–233
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
5. Take the train from Haymarket to Shotts
6h 47m
£74–276

Sheffield to Shotts by train

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Distance: 279.4 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Shotts via Doncaster and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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