What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Falkirk?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Falkirk is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Falkirk?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Falkirk is to fly and train which takes 3h 20m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Asda via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Wolverhampton and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Falkirk?

The distance between Birmingham and Falkirk is 284 miles. The road distance is 295.2 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Falkirk without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Falkirk without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 5h 57m and costs £110 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Falkirk?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Birmingham to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Falkirk bus from?

Birmingham to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Falkirk train from?

Birmingham to Falkirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wolverhampton station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Falkirk is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 5h 57m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Birmingham to Falkirk bus arrive?

Birmingham to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Falkirk train arrive?

Birmingham to Falkirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Falkirk is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Birmingham to Falkirk.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Falkirk?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Falkirk?

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

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Birmingham to Falkirk - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham to Falkirk by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Falkirk Grahamstontrain
3h 20m
£50–124
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Hightrain
3h 20m
£36–120
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 57m
£112–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
8h 12m
£39–64
Drive 293.4 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Falkirkcar 293.4 mi
5h 2m
£72–104
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 18m
£105–208
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
5h 19m
£88–194
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
5h 58m
£130–280

Birmingham to Falkirk by train

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Distance: 282.1 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Falkirk, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to Asda via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 12m.

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