The cheapest and fastest trains from Shotts to West Calder
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shotts to West Calder is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shotts to West Calder will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 5 trains that leave Shotts for West Calder every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 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.










Live departures
Shotts to West Calder train times
The table below shows live departures for Shotts to West Calder trains for tomorrow, Thursday 25 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:52 Shotts | 0h15 | 07:07 West Calder | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:32 Shotts | 0h14 | 07:46 West Calder | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:55 Shotts | 0h16 | 08:11 West Calder | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:34 Shotts | 0h10 | 08:44 West Calder | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:56 Shotts | 0h17 | 09:13 West Calder | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Shotts to West Calder
Trains from Shotts to West Calder run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:27, the last at 11:00. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 10m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 06:27 |
Last train 11:00 |
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FAQs: Shotts to West Calder train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shotts to West Calder 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 West Calder, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Shotts and West Calder
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- 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: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- 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 on Limefield Road: on the bridge at the entrance to Platform 1 for stations to Edinburgh; on the opposite side of the road at the 30mph sign for stations to Glasgow
