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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Falkirk is to bus which costs £40 - £140 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Falkirk is to train and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Andrew`s Church via Mount Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Derby to Falkirk?

The distance between Derby and Falkirk is 328 miles. The road distance is 278.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £170 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Derby to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Falkirk bus from?

Derby to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Falkirk train from?

Derby to Falkirk train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Derby to Falkirk is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £170 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £140 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Derby to Falkirk bus arrive?

Derby to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Falkirk train arrive?

Derby to Falkirk train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Derby to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Falkirk is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Derby to Falkirk.

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

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
5h 16m
£174–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
10h 2m
£43–138
Drive 277 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Falkirkcar 277 mi
5h 9m
£68–98
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 7m
£72–150
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 2m
£59–151
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 33m
£97–230
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5h 28m
£96–226
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 53m
£125–279

Derby to Falkirk by train

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Distance: 326.4 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Falkirk Grahamston via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Andrew`s Church via Upper Parliament Street, Mount Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 10h 2m.

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