What is the cheapest way to get from Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel?

The cheapest way to get from Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel?

The fastest way to get from Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Barrhead and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct bus from Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Moorhouse Street and arriving at Three Bridges roundabout via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Barrhead and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct train from Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Barrhead and arriving at Camelon via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel?

The distance between Barrhead and Falkirk Wheel is 31 miles. The road distance is 29.9 miles.

How do I travel from Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel without a car?

The best way to get from Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £13 - £30.

How long does it take to get from Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel bus from?

Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Moorhouse Street station.

Where do I catch the Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel train from?

Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Barrhead station.

Train or bus from Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel?

The best way to get from Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £13 - £30. Alternatively, you can line 3 bus and bus, which costs £9 - £13 and takes 2h 32m.

Where does the Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel bus arrive?

Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Bath Street station.

Where does the Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel train arrive?

Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel?

Yes, the driving distance between Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel is 30 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel.

Where can I stay near Falkirk Wheel?

There are 910+ hotels available in Falkirk Wheel.

Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel - 4 ways to travel via train, line 3 bus, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barrhead to Glasgow Centraltrain Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Camelontrain Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston / ...
2h 18m
£13–30
Drive 29.7 mi
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1. Drive from Barrhead to Falkirk Wheelcar 29.7 mi
42 min
£8–11
Line 3 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Moorhouse Street to Bath Streetbus 3
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundaboutbus X37 / ...
2h 32m
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barrhead to Falkirk Wheeltaxi 29.7 mi
42 min
£60–80

Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel by bus and foot

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2h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 31.3 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Barrhead, Scotland and Falkirk Wheel, Scotland?

You can take a train from Barrhead to Falkirk Wheel via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, Glasgow Queen Street, and Camelon in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moorhouse Street to Falkirk Wheel via Bath Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Three Bridges roundabout in around 2h 32m.

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