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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Falkirk is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Falkirk is to train and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs £65 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at St Andrew`s Church via Leeds City Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via York and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Derby to Falkirk?

The distance between Derby and Falkirk is 317 miles. The road distance is 278.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Falkirk without a car is to train via York which takes 4h 40m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Derby to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Falkirk bus from?

Derby to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Falkirk train from?

Derby to Falkirk train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Derby to Falkirk is to train via York which takes 4h 40m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Derby to Falkirk bus arrive?

Derby to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Derby to Falkirk train arrive?

Derby to Falkirk train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Derby to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Falkirk is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Derby to Falkirk.

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

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

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Derby to Falkirk - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain
4h 40m
£112–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
9h 34m
£36–61
Drive 277 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Falkirkcar 277 mi
5h 9m
£69–99
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 10m
£66–152
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
5h 16m
£141–211
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 11m
£50–133
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 35m
£88–213
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5h 36m
£84–209
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 55m
£114–242

Derby to Falkirk by train

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Distance: 314.7 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Falkirk Grahamston via York and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to St Andrew`s Church via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 9h 34m.

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