What is the best route from Shawfield, South Lanarkshire to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

The fastest route from Shawfield, South Lanarkshire to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) covers 66 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) from Shawfield, South Lanarkshire?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) lies roughly to the east of Shawfield, South Lanarkshire.

Which towns do you pass between Shawfield, South Lanarkshire and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

Towns on the route from Shawfield, South Lanarkshire to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) include Glasgow, Hamilton, Wishaw, Livingston, Kirkliston.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Shawfield, South Lanarkshire and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

Along the route from Shawfield, South Lanarkshire to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) you can fill up at Shell St Andrews Cross (24/7), Shell (24/7), Shell (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Shawfield, South Lanarkshire and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

Along the route from Shawfield, South Lanarkshire to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) you can stop for the night or service your van at MaryVille Caravan Site, Mosshall Farm Caravan Park, Linwater Caravan Park.

Where can I stop to rest between Shawfield, South Lanarkshire and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

On the route from Shawfield, South Lanarkshire to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) you can take a break at Heart of Scotland Services.

Shawfield, South Lanarkshire Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Distance: 66 kmDrive time: 50 min

Driving from Shawfield, South Lanarkshire to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes about 50 min via M8. The distance is 66 km. The straight-line distance is 55 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Shawfield, South Lanarkshire, Easterhouse, Gartness, North Lanarkshire, Burnwynd, Ratho Station. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 66 km

1 Depart onto Glasgow Road 219 m
2 Turn sharp right onto Rutherglen Road 363 m
3 Turn straight onto New Rutherglen Road 464 m
4 Turn left onto Polmadie Road 69 m
5 Take ramp slightly left 9 km
6 Take exit slightly left 908 m
7 Continue straight 2 km
8 Take exit slightly left 370 m
9 Enter rotary straight 448 m
10 Exit rotary straight 155 m
11 Keep slightly right 46 km
12 Take exit slightly left 2 km
13 Continue straight 548 m

14 Take exit slightly left 348 m
15 Enter rotary left onto Edinburgh Road 44 m
16 Exit rotary slightly left onto Edinburgh Road 622 m
17 Turn right 3 km
18 Turn right onto Main Street 2 km
19 Enter roundabout slightly left 95 m
20 Exit roundabout slightly left 126 m
21 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shawfield, South Lanarkshire covers roughly the same distance, 66 km.

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How far is it from Shawfield, South Lanarkshire to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?: The distance between Shawfield, South Lanarkshire and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 66 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Shawfield, South Lanarkshire to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?: The drive from Shawfield, South Lanarkshire to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Shawfield, South Lanarkshire to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?: The fastest route from Shawfield, South Lanarkshire to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) covers 66 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) from Shawfield, South Lanarkshire?: Edinburgh Airport (EDI) lies roughly to the east of Shawfield, South Lanarkshire.
Which roads does the route from Shawfield, South Lanarkshire to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) follow?: The drive from Shawfield, South Lanarkshire to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) mainly follows M8.
Which towns do you pass between Shawfield, South Lanarkshire and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?: Towns on the route from Shawfield, South Lanarkshire to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) include Glasgow, Hamilton, Wishaw, Livingston, Kirkliston.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Shawfield, South Lanarkshire and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?: Along the route from Shawfield, South Lanarkshire to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) you can fill up at Shell St Andrews Cross (24/7), Shell (24/7), Shell (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Shawfield, South Lanarkshire and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?: Along the route from Shawfield, South Lanarkshire to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) you can stop for the night or service your van at MaryVille Caravan Site, Mosshall Farm Caravan Park, Linwater Caravan Park.
Where can I stop to rest between Shawfield, South Lanarkshire and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?: On the route from Shawfield, South Lanarkshire to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) you can take a break at Heart of Scotland Services.

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