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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Falkirk is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Falkirk is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Bolton to Falkirk?

The distance between Bolton and Falkirk is 235 miles. The road distance is 207 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Bolton to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Falkirk train from?

Bolton to Falkirk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Bolton station.

Train or fly from Bolton to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Bolton to Falkirk is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Bolton to Falkirk train arrive?

Bolton to Falkirk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Falkirk is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Bolton to Falkirk.

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

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

There are 848+ hotels available in Falkirk.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 42m
£46–153
Train via Preston
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 34m
£38–192
Drive 205.8 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Falkirkcar 205.8 mi
3h 42m
£50–73
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 21m
£67–162
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 4m
£72–208
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 3m
£57–252
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 59m
£47–239

Bolton to Falkirk by train

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Distance: 233.2 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Bolton to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, easyJet, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours.

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