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

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 27m
    £78–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus bus X37
    7h 5m
    £26–95

  3. Drive 194.9 mi

    1. Drive from Blackburn to Falkirkcar car 194.9 mi
    3h 28m
    £48–69

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    6h 28m
    £70–190

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Larberttrain train
    5h 8m
    £41–76

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    6h 52m
    £87–213

Blackburn to Falkirk by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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 21m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Suddell Cross to Grahamston Station via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 5m.

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