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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Falkirk is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 11h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Falkirk is to train and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs £70 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Falkirk station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Grahamston Station via Lordswood Road, Newhall Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Falkirk?

The distance between Cardiff and Falkirk is 404 miles. The road distance is 377.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Falkirk without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 29m and costs £140 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Cardiff to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Falkirk bus from?

Cardiff to Falkirk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Falkirk train from?

Cardiff to Falkirk train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Falkirk is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 29m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Cardiff to Falkirk bus arrive?

Cardiff to Falkirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Road station.

Where does the Cardiff to Falkirk train arrive?

Cardiff to Falkirk train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Falkirk is 378 miles. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Cardiff to Falkirk.

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

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

There are 902+ hotels available in Falkirk.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Falkirk by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 29m
£142–252
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4h 43m
£53–177
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Roadbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
11h 21m
£55–107
Drive 375.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Falkirkcar 375.4 mi
7h 14m
£92–133
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 37m
£72–172
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Larberttrain
8h 8m
£101–180
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
8h 16m
£238–338
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 23m
£102–210
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 29m
£92–200
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain
6h 25m
£89–239

Cardiff to Falkirk by train

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7h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 401.9 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Falkirk, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Falkirk Grahamston via Crewe and Haymarket in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Grahamston Station via Lordswood Road, Newhall Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 21m.

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