The average bus between Manchester and Falkirk Wheel takes 6h 39m and the fastest bus takes 5h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Falkirk Wheel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Manchester and Falkirk Wheel. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:10 PM which arrives into Falkirk Wheel at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Falkirk Wheel station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Manchester to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Manchester and Falkirk Wheel is 298.4 km. The road distance is 380 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.