How far is it from Pollokshields to Cairns?

The distance between Pollokshields and Cairns is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Pollokshields to Cairns?

The drive from Pollokshields to Cairns takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Pollokshields to Cairns?

The fastest route from Pollokshields to Cairns covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Cairns from Pollokshields?

Cairns lies roughly to the south-east of Pollokshields.

Are there charging stations between Pollokshields and Cairns?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Pollokshields to Cairns, including 109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow (350 kW); Roadchef Bothwell Services (350 kW); Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 382.

Pollokshields Cairns

Distance: 7 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Pollokshields to Cairns takes about 15 min via A724. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 7 mi

1 Depart right onto Albert Drive 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Shields Road 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Nithsdale Road 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout straight onto Nithsdale Street 33 yd
5 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Nithsdale Street 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Allison Street 1 mi
7 At end of road, turn left onto Hollybrook Street 1 mi
8 At end of road, turn right onto Calder Street 1 mi

9 At end of road, turn left onto Polmadie Road 1 mi
10 Turn right 2 mi
11 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
12 Turn slightly right onto Cambuslang Road 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Glasgow Road 1 mi
14 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Hamilton Road 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Craigallian Avenue 91 yd
17 Arrive onto Craigallian Avenue 1 yd

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The return trip from Cairns to Pollokshields covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Charging points along the way

381 chargers

109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G5 0BA350 kW
Roadchef Bothwell ServicesRoadchef Bothwell Services, G71 8BG350 kW
Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow RoadCaledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road, Wishaw, ML2 7UR300 kW
Duke Street, GlasgowDuke Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G31 5NZ300 kW
Motherwell Road, HamiltonMotherwell Road, Hamilton, Scotland, ML3 6AD300 kW

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Cairns → Kelvin7 mi · 15 min Cairns → Mossneuk8 mi · 15 min Cairns → Chapelhall13 mi · 20 min Cairns → Govanhill6 mi · 15 min Cairns → Ruchazie6 mi · 15 min Cairns → Mossend, North Lanarkshire8 mi · 20 min

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How far is it from Pollokshields to Cairns?: The distance between Pollokshields and Cairns is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Pollokshields to Cairns?: The drive from Pollokshields to Cairns takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Pollokshields to Cairns?: The fastest route from Pollokshields to Cairns covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Cairns from Pollokshields?: Cairns lies roughly to the south-east of Pollokshields.
Are there charging stations between Pollokshields and Cairns?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Pollokshields to Cairns, including 109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow (350 kW); Roadchef Bothwell Services (350 kW); Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 382.

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