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Manchester to Shotts Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Manchester to Shotts? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as €18.51, with average prices for this route around €27.58.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
04:57 3h 56m, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	08:53 Shotts	Find Tickets
07:25 4h 3m, Changes required Manchester Oxford Road	11:28 Shotts	Find Tickets
07:56 3h 54m, Changes required Deansgate	11:50 Shotts	Find Tickets
09:24 4h 4m, Changes required Manchester Oxford Road	13:28 Shotts	Find Tickets
09:56 3h 55m, Changes required Deansgate	13:51 Shotts	Find Tickets
11:24 4h 6m, Changes required Manchester Oxford Road	15:30 Paris	Find Tickets

Manchester to Shotts Train Route Details

First train

04:57

Last train

21:48

Departure station

Manchester

Arrival station

Shotts

Journey time

3h 49m

Distance

280 km

Price

€18.51*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Shotts

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Manchester to Shotts can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Manchester to Shotts, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to Shotts ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Manchester to Shotts more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester to Shotts train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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