There are 6 ways to get from Glenrothes to Falkirk Wheel by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Town Centre stances
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24
- Take the bus from Town Centre stances to Three Bridges roundaboutbus X37
2h 55m£13–21Drive 36.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glenrothes to Falkirk Wheelcar 36.3 mi
52 min£9–13Train
- Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Haymarkettrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Camelontrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
3h 1m£26–48Taxi
- Take the taxi from Glenrothes to Falkirk Wheeltaxi 36.3 mi
52 min£75–95Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24
3h 11m£11–17Bus via Shandwick Place
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensferry Streetbus X58
- Take the bus from Shandwick Place to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
4h 30m£16–24
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glenrothes to Falkirk Wheel is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Glenrothes to Falkirk Wheel is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Glenrothes station to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Three Bridges roundabout via North Approach Road and Town Centre stances. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Glenrothes to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Glenrothes with Thornton and arriving at Camelon via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Glenrothes and Falkirk Wheel is 57 miles. The road distance is 36.5 miles.
The best way to get from Glenrothes to Falkirk Wheel without a car is to bus via Town Centre stances which takes 2h 55m and costs £13 - £21.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Glenrothes to Falkirk Wheel, including transfers.
Glenrothes to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Glenrothes to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glenrothes with Thornton station.
The best way to get from Glenrothes to Falkirk Wheel is to bus via Town Centre stances which takes 2h 55m and costs £13 - £21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Glenrothes, Scotland and Falkirk Wheel, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Falkirk Wheel via North Approach Road, Town Centre stances, and Three Bridges roundabout in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auchmuty Road to Falkirk Wheel via Railway Station, Glenrothes with Thornton, Haymarket, and Camelon in around 3h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Camelon
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station to Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk
Bus from Town Centre stances to Three Bridges roundabout
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
Bus from Shandwick Place to St Andrew`s Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- £75–95
Eco Friendly Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 363 636
Glenrothes Taxi Centre
- Phone
- +44 1592 743 743
Glenrothes Town Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 751 111
- Website
- glenrothestowncabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Glenrothes to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at North Approach Road station.
Glenrothes to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glenrothes to Falkirk Wheel is 36 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Glenrothes to Falkirk Wheel.
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