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Manchester to Shotts Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Manchester to Shotts? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as 36.06 AZN, with average prices for this route around 53.74 AZN. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
12:39 3h 54m, Changes required Deansgate	16:33 Shotts	Find Tickets
12:48 4h 42m, Changes required Manchester Oxford Road	17:30 Shotts	Find Tickets
13:24 4h 6m, Changes required Manchester Oxford Road	17:30 Shotts	Find Tickets
13:56 3h 54m, Changes required Deansgate	17:50 Shotts	Find Tickets
14:00 5h 13m, Changes required Manchester Victoria	19:13 Shotts	Find Tickets
14:15 5h 17m, Changes required Manchester Victoria	19:32 Paris	Find Tickets

Manchester to Shotts Train Route Details

First train

04:57

Last train

22:49

Departure station

Manchester

Arrival station

Shotts

Journey time

3h 48m

Distance

280 km

Price

36.06 AZN*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Shotts

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Manchester to Shotts during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester to Shotts for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester to Shotts, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to Shotts ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

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

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Manchester to Shotts Train prices and times

Manchester to Shotts Train Route Details