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How to get fromNew Lanark to Falkirk Wheelby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from New Lanark to Falkirk Wheel by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240X
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundaboutbus bus X37 / ...
    2h 39m

  2. Drive 32.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Lanark to Falkirk Wheelcar car 32.2 mi
    48 min
    £8–12

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lanark to Motherwelltrain train
    2. Take the train from Motherwell to Greenfauldstrain train
    3. Take the train from Greenfaulds to Camelontrain train
    2h 47m
    £13–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New Lanark to Falkirk Wheeltaxi taxi 32.2 mi
    48 min
    £65–85

  5. Line 41 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kirkfieldbank Brae to Bus Stationbus bus 41 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundaboutbus bus X37 / ...
    3h 1m

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Map of how to get from New Lanark to Falkirk Wheel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 52 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between New Lanark, Scotland and Falkirk Wheel, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Wellgate to Falkirk Wheel via Buchanan Bus Station and Three Bridges roundabout in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lanark to Falkirk Wheel via Motherwell, Greenfaulds, and Camelon in around 2h 47m.

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