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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Falkirk is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Falkirk is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Falkirk station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Grahamston Station via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Preston and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Burnley to Falkirk?

The distance between Burnley and Falkirk is 237 miles. The road distance is 195.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Falkirk without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 35m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Burnley to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Falkirk bus from?

Burnley to Falkirk bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Falkirk train from?

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

Train or bus from Burnley to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Burnley to Falkirk is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 35m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Burnley to Falkirk bus arrive?

Burnley to Falkirk bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Burnley to Falkirk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Burnley to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Falkirk is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Burnley to Falkirk.

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

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 35m
£71–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
7h 57m
£30–50
Drive 194.3 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Falkirkcar 194.3 mi
3h 40m
£49–70
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 57m
£75–186
Train
1. Take the train from Burnley Central to Prestontrain Colne - Preston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Larberttrain
5h 40m
£39–77
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
6h 54m
£93–190

Burnley to Falkirk by train

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Distance: 236.1 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Burnley, 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 Bus Station to Grahamston Station via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 57m.

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