There are 5 ways to get from Falkirk to West Kilbride by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Falkirk High to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to West Kilbridetrain Glasgow Central - Largs
2h 9m£21–49Drive 55.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Falkirk to West Kilbridecar 55.4 mi
1h 6m£14–20Bus, line 9 bus, train
- Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Mirren Streetbus 9
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to West Kilbridetrain
3h 37m£21–36Train via Falkirk Grahamston
- Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Falkirk Grahamston - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to West Kilbridetrain Glasgow Central - Largs
2h 31m£28–51Bus
- Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus 906 / ...
4h 19m£14–19
Falkirk to West Kilbride by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to West Kilbride is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Falkirk to West Kilbride is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to West Kilbride. However, there are services departing from St Andrew`s Church and arriving at Manse Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Manse Court. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to West Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Falkirk High and arriving at West Kilbride via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Falkirk and West Kilbride is 58 miles. The road distance is 55.7 miles.
The best way to get from Falkirk to West Kilbride without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £21 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Falkirk to West Kilbride, including transfers.
Falkirk to West Kilbride bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from St Andrew`s Church station.
Falkirk to West Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk High station.
The best way to get from Falkirk to West Kilbride is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £21 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £19 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and West Kilbride, North Ayrshire, Scotland?
You can take a train from Falkirk High to West Kilbride via Glasgow Queen Street, George Square, Central Station Forecourt, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Manse Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Manse Court in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Falkirk High to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to West Kilbride
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to West Kilbride
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Falkirk Grahamston to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to West Kilbride
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Falkirk High to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk
Bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
Bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Mirren Street
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Court
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Falkirk to West Kilbride bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Falkirk to West Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to West Kilbride is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Falkirk to West Kilbride.
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