What is the cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Falkirk?

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Falkirk is to bus which costs £17 - £65 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Falkirk?

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Falkirk is to train via Edinburgh which takes 2h 48m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at St Andrew`s Church via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Falkirk?

The distance between Sunderland and Falkirk is 161 miles. The road distance is 143.3 miles.

How do I travel from Sunderland to Falkirk without a car?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Falkirk without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 2h 48m and costs £45 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Sunderland to Falkirk?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Sunderland to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Falkirk bus from?

Sunderland to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Falkirk train from?

Sunderland to Falkirk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Falkirk is to train via Edinburgh which takes 2h 48m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £65 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Sunderland to Falkirk bus arrive?

Sunderland to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Falkirk train arrive?

Sunderland to Falkirk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Falkirk is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Sunderland to Falkirk.

How do I get a train ticket from Sunderland to Falkirk?

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
2h 48m
£48–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
5h 4m
£17–63
Drive 142.4 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Falkirkcar 142.4 mi
2h 57m
£35–51
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
4h 59m
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Falkirk Hightrain
3h 41m
£27–48

Sunderland to Falkirk by train

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Distance: 160.2 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Falkirk, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Falkirk Grahamston via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to St Andrew`s Church via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Princes Street in around 5h 4m.

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