What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Ochiltree Terrace Terminus via St Andrew`s Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Falkirk Wheel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Camelon. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel?

The distance between Edinburgh and Falkirk Wheel is 28 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £10 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Camelon takes 36 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel bus from?

Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel train from?

Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £10 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 14m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at St Andrew`s Church station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel train arrive?

Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Camelon station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel is 28 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel.

Where can I stay near Falkirk Wheel?

There are 839+ hotels available in Falkirk Wheel.

Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Edinburgh Waverley to CamelonEdinburgh - Dunblane / ...
1h 4m
£10–14
Drive 27.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel27.5 mi
43 min
£7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s ChurchX38
2h 14m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel27.5 mi
43 min
£80–100
Train, line 8 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk GrahamstonEdinburgh - Dunblane / ...
2. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Ochiltree Terrace Terminus8 / ...
1h 13m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 28 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Falkirk Wheel, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Camelon hourly. Tickets cost £10–14 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, Midland Bluebird operates a bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Church every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 34m.

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