What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk is to subway and fly and train which costs £55 - £160 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk is to fly and train which takes 3h 51m and costs £95 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross (Station) and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at St Andrew`s Church via London Victoria and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross (Station) and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross (Station) station to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Covent Garden station and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk?

The distance between Charing Cross (Station) and Falkirk is 421 miles. The road distance is 404.9 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 44m and costs £75 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk bus from?

Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk train from?

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

Train or bus from Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 44m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 24m.

Where does the Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk bus arrive?

Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk train arrive?

Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Falkirk Grahamston station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk is 405 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk.

Where can I stay near Falkirk?

There are 824+ hotels available in Falkirk.

Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk GrahamstonEdinburgh - Dunblane / ...
5h 44m
£76–184
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Liverpool Street station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Falkirk Grahamston
4h 35m
£59–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s ChurchX38
10h 24m
Drive 402.5 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk402.5 mi
7h 4m
£101–146
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Falkirk Grahamston
3h 55m
£98–297
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Falkirk GrahamstonLondon Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
6h 9m
£92–173
Bus via Golders Green Station
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s ChurchX38
12h 54m
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk High
3h 51m
£95–332
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Paddington station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Falkirk Grahamston
4h 1m
£91–270
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Paddington station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk High
3h 58m
£88–285
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4h 17m
£60–179
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamston
5h 51m
£76–354

Charing Cross (Station) to Falkirk by bus and train

240Weekly Services

5h 44mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 418.2 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Charing Cross (Station), Greater London, England and Falkirk, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Charing Cross to Falkirk Grahamston via King's Cross Stn / York Way, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charing Cross (Station) to St Andrew`s Church via Whitehall / Trafalgar Square, Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 10h 24m.

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