There are 5 ways to get from Alexandria to Falkirk Wheel by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Charing Cross (Glasgow)train Balloch - Springburn / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundaboutbus X37 / ...
2h 33m£12–21Drive 37.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alexandria to Falkirk Wheelcar 37.6 mi
56 min£10–14Train
- Take the train from Alexandria to Particktrain Balloch - Larkhall / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Camelontrain Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston / ...
2h 41m£16–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alexandria to Falkirk Wheeltaxi 37.6 mi
56 min£160–200Bus
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundaboutbus X37 / ...
3h 2m£12–23
Alexandria to Falkirk Wheel by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Falkirk Wheel is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Falkirk Wheel is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Gilmour Street and arriving at Three Bridges roundabout via Shopping Centre Entrance, Waterloo Lane and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Alexandria to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Camelon via Partick SPT Subway Station and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Alexandria and Falkirk Wheel is 43 miles. The road distance is 37.8 miles.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Falkirk Wheel without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 33m and costs £11 - £21.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Alexandria to Falkirk Wheel, including transfers.
Alexandria to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Shopping Centre Entrance station.
Alexandria to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Falkirk Wheel is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £16 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £24 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Alexandria, Scotland and Falkirk Wheel, Scotland?
You can take a train from Alexandria to Falkirk Wheel via Partick, Partick SPT Subway Station, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Glasgow Queen Street, and Camelon in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gilmour Street to Falkirk Wheel via Shopping Centre Entrance, Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, and Three Bridges roundabout in around 3h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Alexandria to Charing Cross (Glasgow)
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Alexandria to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Camelon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundabout
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundabout
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- £160–200
George's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 7770 365 227
TOA Taxis Alexandria
- Phone
- +44 1389 742 121
Wright's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1389 721 020
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Booking & Getting There
Alexandria to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Hielenman's Umbrella station.
Alexandria to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to Falkirk Wheel is 38 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Alexandria to Falkirk Wheel.
There are 879+ hotels available in Falkirk Wheel.