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How to get fromDerby to Falkirk Wheelby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Derby to Falkirk Wheel by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain train Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
    6h 6m
    £143–215

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk014 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    9h 23m
    £35–58

  3. Drive  277.9 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Falkirk Wheelcar car 277.9 mi
    5h 15m
    £70–100

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Camelontrain train
    4h 41m
    £66–153

  5. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Larberttrain train
    7h 25m
    £65–110

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Camelontrain train
    5h 23m
    £56–134

  7. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    6h 8m
    £89–224

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Camelontrain train
    6h 27m
    £114–243

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    6h 50m
    £90–210

Derby to Falkirk Wheel by train, bus, and foot

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Falkirk Wheel via Edinburgh Waverley, Falkirk Grahamston, Central Retail Park, and Ochiltree Terrace Terminus in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Falkirk Wheel via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Three Bridges roundabout in around 9h 23m.

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