The average bus between Falkirk Wheel and Forth Bridge takes 5h 10m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Falkirk Wheel to Forth Bridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Falkirk Wheel and Forth Bridge. The earliest departure is at 10:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falkirk Wheel is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Forth Bridge at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Ochiltree Terrace Terminus and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Falkirk Wheel to Forth Bridge? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk Wheel to Forth Bridge. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Wheel station and arriving at Forth Bridge station via Grahamston Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Falkirk Wheel to Forth Bridge bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Ochiltree Terrace Terminus station.
Falkirk Wheel to Forth Bridge bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at North Access station.
The distance between Falkirk Wheel and Forth Bridge is 28.2 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a vehicle from Falkirk Wheel to North Access via Ochiltree Terrace Terminus, Grahamston Station, Weir Street, and Bus Station in around 3h 14m.