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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Falkirk Wheel is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 13h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Falkirk Wheel is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs £100 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Three Bridges roundabout via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Camelon via Aldgate station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Basildon to Falkirk Wheel?

The distance between Basildon and Falkirk Wheel is 448 miles. The road distance is 417.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Falkirk Wheel without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 48m and costs £150 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Basildon to Falkirk Wheel, including transfers.

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

Basildon to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

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

Basildon to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Falkirk Wheel?

The best way to get from Basildon to Falkirk Wheel is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 48m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 13h 37m.

Where does the Basildon to Falkirk Wheel bus arrive?

Basildon to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Basildon to Falkirk Wheel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basildon to Falkirk Wheel?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Falkirk Wheel is 417 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Basildon to Falkirk Wheel.

Where can I stay near Falkirk Wheel?

There are 2852+ hotels available in Falkirk Wheel.

Basildon to Falkirk Wheel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Camelontrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
6h 48m
£151–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X10
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
13h 37m
£54–99
Drive 414.7 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Falkirk Wheelcar 414.7 mi
7h 8m
£101–146
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Camelontrain
4h 26m
£103–325
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Larberttrain
9h 41m
£82–162
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Camelontrain
5h 10m
£96–360
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Camelontrain
5h 22m
£98–320
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Camelontrain
5h 31m
£70–178
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Camelontrain
5h 41m
£72–205
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Camelontrain
6h 9m
£61–173

Basildon to Falkirk Wheel by bus and foot

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Distance: 445 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to Falkirk Wheel via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Camelon in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Falkirk Wheel via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Buchanan Bus Station, and Three Bridges roundabout in around 13h 37m.

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