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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Falkirk Wheel is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 13h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Falkirk Wheel is to fly and train which takes 4h 42m and costs £110 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Three Bridges roundabout via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Camelon via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Exeter to Falkirk Wheel?

The distance between Exeter and Falkirk Wheel is 428 miles. The road distance is 449.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Falkirk Wheel without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 8h 57m and costs £150 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Exeter to Falkirk Wheel, including transfers.

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

Exeter to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

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

Exeter to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Falkirk Wheel?

The best way to get from Exeter to Falkirk Wheel is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 8h 57m and costs £150 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 13h 27m.

Where does the Exeter to Falkirk Wheel bus arrive?

Exeter to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Falkirk Wheel train arrive?

Exeter to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Falkirk Wheel?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Falkirk Wheel is 450 miles. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Exeter to Falkirk Wheel.

Where can I stay near Falkirk Wheel?

There are 760+ hotels available in Falkirk Wheel.

Exeter to Falkirk Wheel - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Exeter to Falkirk Wheel by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Camelon
5h 15m
£64–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
13h 27m
£31–88
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Camelon
8h 57m
£150–336
Drive 447.3 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Falkirk Wheel447.3 mi
7h 29m
£112–162
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Camelon
4h 42m
£110–254
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Camelon
5h 55m
£56–155
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
7h 10m
£132–303
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Camelon
7h 7m
£70–241
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
7h 35m
£102–311
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
7h 50m
£80–247
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk GrahamstonEdinburgh - Dunblane / ...
9h 20m
£85–594
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Buchanan Bus StationM19
14h 28m
£85–100

Exeter to Falkirk Wheel by bus and foot

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13h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 425.9 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Falkirk Wheel, Scotland?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Falkirk Wheel via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Haymarket, and Camelon in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Falkirk Wheel via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Three Bridges roundabout in around 13h 27m.

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