What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel?

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel?

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Three Bridges roundabout via Manchester Airport, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Camelon via Preston and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel?

The distance between Liverpool and Falkirk Wheel is 252 miles. The road distance is 225 miles.

How do I travel from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel without a car?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 28m and costs £85 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel bus from?

Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel train from?

Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 28m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel bus arrive?

Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel train arrive?

Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel.

Where can I stay near Falkirk Wheel?

There are 2700+ hotels available in Falkirk Wheel.

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

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Camelontrain
5h 28m
£87–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
9h 20m
£31–66
Drive 223.7 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheelcar 223.7 mi
4h 3m
£56–80
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 36m
£77–185
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Larberttrain
6h 36m
£44–92
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Camelontrain
6h 11m
£65–180
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 44m
£78–196
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
6h 28m
£67–181

Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel by bus and foot

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Distance: 250.8 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Falkirk Wheel via Preston, Haymarket, and Camelon in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Falkirk Wheel via Manchester Airport, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Three Bridges roundabout in around 9h 20m.

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