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

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Falkirk Wheel is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Falkirk Wheel is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bathgate and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Ochiltree Terrace Terminus via St Andrew`s Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Bathgate and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Camelon via Edinburgh Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Falkirk Wheel?

The distance between Bathgate and Falkirk Wheel is 16 miles. The road distance is 13 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bathgate to Falkirk Wheel without a car is to line 29 bus and line 8 bus which takes 1h 24m and costs £3 - £7.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Bathgate to Falkirk Wheel, including transfers.

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

Bathgate to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Council Offices station.

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

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

Train or bus from Bathgate to Falkirk Wheel?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Falkirk Wheel is to line 29 bus and line 8 bus which takes 1h 24m and costs £3 - £7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £29 and takes 1h 32m.

Where does the Bathgate to Falkirk Wheel bus arrive?

Bathgate to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Asda station.

Where does the Bathgate to Falkirk Wheel train arrive?

Bathgate to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Park station.

Can I drive from Bathgate to Falkirk Wheel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Falkirk Wheel is 13 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Bathgate to Falkirk Wheel.

Where can I stay near Falkirk Wheel?

There are 909+ hotels available in Falkirk Wheel.

Bathgate to Falkirk Wheel - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 29 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Bathgate to Falkirk Wheel by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 29 bus, line 8 bus
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1. Take the bus from Council Offices to Asdabus 29
2. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Ochiltree Terrace Terminusbus 8 / ...
1h 24m
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Edinburgh Parktrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Camelontrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
1h 32m
£15–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bathgate to Falkirk Wheeltaxi 12.9 mi
23 min
£30–40
Drive 12.9 mi
1. Drive from Bathgate to Falkirk Wheelcar 12.9 mi
23 min
£4–5
Line 31 bus, bus, line 8 bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Bar to Crossbus 31
2. Take the bus from Cross to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
3. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Ochiltree Terrace Terminusbus 8 / ...
1h 47m

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Distance: 16.3 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Falkirk Wheel via Asda, St Andrew`s Church, and Ochiltree Terrace Terminus in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bathgate to Falkirk Wheel via Edinburgh Park and Camelon in around 1h 32m.

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