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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Falkirk is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Falkirk is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Asda via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Preston and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Falkirk?

The distance between Birkenhead and Falkirk is 249 miles. The road distance is 226.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Birkenhead to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Falkirk bus from?

Birkenhead to Falkirk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Falkirk train from?

Birkenhead to Falkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birkenhead to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Falkirk is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Falkirk bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Falkirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Falkirk train arrive?

Birkenhead to Falkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Falkirk is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Birkenhead to Falkirk.

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

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

There are 887+ hotels available in Falkirk.

Birkenhead to Falkirk - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Birkenhead to Falkirk by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 53m
£83–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
9h 1m
£32–62
Drive 225.6 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Falkirkcar 225.6 mi
4h 3m
£56–81
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
4h 51m
£57–170
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 4m
£69–164
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 16m
£75–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 13m
£67–183

Birkenhead to Falkirk by train

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Distance: 248 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Falkirk Grahamston via Preston and Haymarket in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Asda via Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 1m.

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