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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Falkirk is to bus which costs £26 - £100 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Falkirk is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Suddell Cross and arriving at Asda via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Preston and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Falkirk?

The distance between Blackburn and Falkirk is 226 miles. The road distance is 196 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Falkirk without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 28m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Blackburn to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Falkirk bus from?

Blackburn to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Falkirk train from?

Blackburn to Falkirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train, bus or fly from Blackburn to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Falkirk is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 28m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £100 and takes 7h 27m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Blackburn to Falkirk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blackburn to Falkirk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blackburn to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Falkirk is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Blackburn to Falkirk.

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

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackburn to Falkirk by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 28m
£78–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
7h 27m
£26–100
Drive 194.9 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Falkirkcar 194.9 mi
3h 28m
£48–70
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 30m
£75–190
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Larberttrain
4h 44m
£36–76
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 58m
£92–213

Blackburn to Falkirk by train

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Distance: 225 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 23m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Suddell Cross to Asda via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 27m.

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