What is the cheapest way to get from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel?

The cheapest way to get from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel?

The fastest way to get from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Shotts and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct bus from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Three Bridges roundabout via Harthill Services and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Shotts and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct train from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Shotts and arriving at Camelon via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel?

The distance between Shotts and Falkirk Wheel is 52 miles. The road distance is 18.4 miles.

How do I travel from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel without a car?

The best way to get from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £14 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Falkirk Wheel bus from?

Shotts to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Harthill Services station.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Falkirk Wheel train from?

Shotts to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Shotts station.

Train or bus from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel?

The best way to get from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £14 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 27m.

Where does the Shotts to Falkirk Wheel bus arrive?

Shotts to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Shotts to Falkirk Wheel train arrive?

Shotts to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel?

Yes, the driving distance between Shotts to Falkirk Wheel is 18 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel.

Where can I stay near Falkirk Wheel?

There are 839+ hotels available in Falkirk Wheel.

Shotts to Falkirk Wheel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shotts to HaymarketGlasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to CamelonEdinburgh - Dunblane / ...
2h 10m
£15–35
Drive 18.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel18.3 mi
26 min
£5–7
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shotts to Glasgow CentralEdinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundaboutX37 / ...
2h 22m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel18.3 mi
26 min
£40–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Harthill Services to Buchanan Bus StationAir / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundaboutX37 / ...
2h 27m
Line 266 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Station266
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundaboutX37 / ...
3h 6m

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Distance: 52 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Shotts, Scotland and Falkirk Wheel, Scotland?

You can take a train from Shotts to Falkirk Wheel via Haymarket and Camelon in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Falkirk Wheel via Harthill Services, Buchanan Bus Station, and Three Bridges roundabout in around 2h 27m.

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