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Edinburgh to Shotts train route details
What are the next train times from Edinburgh to Shotts?
Discover all upcoming Edinburgh to Shotts services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
05:52 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 06:43 Shotts | ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:28 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 07:09 Shotts | ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:58 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 07:49 Shotts | ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:58 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 08:30 Shotts | ![]() | Find Tickets |
08:28 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 09:17 Shotts | ![]() | Find Tickets |
08:57 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 09:32 Paris | ![]() | Find Tickets |
How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Shotts

Book in advance
Save up to 61% on your journey from Edinburgh to Shotts by booking Advance tickets at least 1 week ahead. These tickets are typically available up to 12 weeks before travel, with savings subject to route availability and excluding Anytime fares.

Split Tickets discount
It may sound odd, but splitting your journey into smaller segments by purchasing separate, cheaper tickets can often lead to significant savings, all while you remain in the same seat for the entire trip. The best part? Trip.com handles these splits for you, meaning you don't have to do any painstaking planning.

Group travel deals
Travelling with a group of 3 to 9 people? Most train companies offer group discounts, allowing you to save up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes journeys from Edinburgh to Shotts more budget-friendly for families, friends, or colleagues travelling together.

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off
Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?

Advance train tickets
Available up to 12 weeks before the journey, these are generally the most cost-effective option for cost-conscious travellers

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Allow for cheaper and more flexible travel when avoiding weekday rush hour times

First Class tickets
First Class tickets give you a more comfortable ride, with larger seats, extra legroom, and access to premium amenities such as refreshments or quieter carriages on many routes

Flexi Season tickets
Flexi Season tickets suit travellers who commute a few days a week, offering 8 days of unlimited travel in a 28-day period—which often works out cheaper than buying tickets on an individual daily basis
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.














