How far is it from Shettleston to Cairns?

The distance between Shettleston and Cairns is 4 mi by road.

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

The drive from Shettleston to Cairns takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Shettleston to Cairns?

The fastest route from Shettleston to Cairns covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Cairns from Shettleston?

Cairns lies roughly to the south of Shettleston.

Are there charging stations between Shettleston and Cairns?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Shettleston 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: 346.

Shettleston Cairns

Distance: 4 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Shettleston to Cairns takes about 10 min via B765. The distance is 4 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 4 mi

1 Depart onto Pettigrew Street 2 yd
2 Turn right onto Amulree Street 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Taymouth Street 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Killin Street 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn left onto Tollcross Road 40 yd
6 Turn right onto Carmyle Avenue 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Clydeford Road 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout left onto Clydeford Road 65 yd

9 Exit roundabout left onto Clydeford Road 1 mi
10 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Clydeford Road 44 yd
11 Exit roundabout straight onto Clydeford Road 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Hamilton Road 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Craigallian Avenue 91 yd
14 Arrive onto Craigallian Avenue 1 yd

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The return trip from Cairns to Shettleston covers roughly the same distance, 4 mi.

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Charging points along the way

345 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 Shettleston to Cairns?: The distance between Shettleston and Cairns is 4 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Shettleston to Cairns?: The drive from Shettleston to Cairns takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Shettleston to Cairns?: The fastest route from Shettleston to Cairns covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Cairns from Shettleston?: Cairns lies roughly to the south of Shettleston.
Are there charging stations between Shettleston and Cairns?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Shettleston 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: 346.

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