4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Shotts to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shotts to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shotts to Edinburgh will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 2 trains that leave Shotts for Edinburgh on Fri, Nov 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest trains will take 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Shotts to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shotts to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 40 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€12 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Shotts to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Shotts to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:55 AM Shotts | 0h54 | 7:49 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:53 AM Shotts | 0h51 | 12:44 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Shotts to Edinburgh
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Trains from Shotts to Edinburgh run on average 5 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 34m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 05:52 |
Last train 23:44 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Shotts to Edinburgh trainsScotRail trains will get you between Shotts and Edinburgh from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Shotts to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shotts to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Shotts, which is located around 0.1 miles (202 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Shotts to Edinburgh
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:20 Saturday 06:30 - 13:20 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the respective platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 10
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the SPT Park & Ride on Foundry Road
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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