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How to get fromWhitburn to Falkirk Wheelby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Whitburn to Falkirk Wheel by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cross to Gordon Avenuebus bus X18
    2. Take the train from Bathgate to Edinburgh Parktrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Camelontrain train
    2h 14m
    £16–30

  2. Drive 13.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whitburn to Falkirk Wheelcar car 13.9 mi
    26 min
    £4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heartlands Services to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundaboutbus bus X37 / ...
    2h 24m
    £9–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Whitburn to Falkirk Wheeltaxi taxi 13.9 mi
    26 min
    £30–40

  5. Bus, train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Cross to Haymarket Stationbus bus X18
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Camelontrain train Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
    2h 46m
    £12–22

  6. Line 6 bus, line 29 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cross to Craigbank Roadbus bus 6
    2. Take the bus from Craigbank Road to Asdabus bus 29 / ...
    2h 59m

Whitburn to Falkirk Wheel by bus and foot

Calendar174Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 42.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Whitburn, Scotland and Falkirk Wheel, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Heartlands Services to Falkirk Wheel via Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, and Three Bridges roundabout in around 2h 24m.

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