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Travel Information
Compare coach 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 coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 40 km
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£9 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why book with Omio vs Scotrail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Scotrail, but also compare tickets for the likes of ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Shotts to Edinburgh.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Scotrail with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Shotts to Edinburgh.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Shotts to Edinburgh.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Shotts to Edinburgh
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Trains from Shotts to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 36m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 5:52 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Shotts to Edinburgh trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Shotts and Edinburgh from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Shotts to Edinburgh train
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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Shotts and Edinburgh
Most Shotts to Edinburgh trains use the Shotts to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Shotts and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Shotts station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Shotts from Shotts city centre
Shotts train station facilities and services
Shotts has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Shotts.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Shotts. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Shotts: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Shotts: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Shotts: 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.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: 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.
Getting to Wester Hailes from Edinburgh city centre
Wester Hailes is 6 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Wester Hailes train station facilities and services
Wester Hailes has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Wester Hailes.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Wester Hailes.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wester Hailes: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Wester Hailes: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wester Hailes.
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