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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Falkirk is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Falkirk is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Falkirk station. However, there are services departing from St James Street and arriving at Grahamston Station via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Preston and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Burnley to Falkirk?

The distance between Burnley and Falkirk is 237 miles. The road distance is 195.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £35 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Burnley to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Falkirk bus from?

Burnley to Falkirk bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from St James Street station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Falkirk train from?

Burnley to Falkirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Burnley to Falkirk is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can line 152 bus and bus, which costs and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Burnley to Falkirk bus arrive?

Burnley to Falkirk bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Arrival Stand station.

Where does the Burnley to Falkirk train arrive?

Burnley to Falkirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Falkirk is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Burnley to Falkirk.

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

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

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Burnley to Falkirk - 6 ways to travel via train, line 152 bus, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Burnley to Falkirk by train, bus, 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 Preston to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 42m
£37–188
Line 152 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Stand152
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston StationX37
7h 33m
Drive 194.1 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Falkirk194.1 mi
3h 38m
£49–71
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
6h 45m
£91–207
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s ChurchX38
6h 37m
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
6h 58m
£110–235

Burnley to Falkirk by train

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Distance: 236.1 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket 5 times a day. Tickets cost £19–110 and the journey takes 2h 21m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James Street to Grahamston Station via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 33m.

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