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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Ellon is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Ellon is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Falkirk and Ellon?

No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Ellon. However, there are services departing from St Andrew`s Church and arriving at Market Street via Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station and Town Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Falkirk to Ellon?

The distance between Falkirk and Ellon is 170 miles. The road distance is 136.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Falkirk to Ellon without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Falkirk to Ellon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Ellon bus from?

Falkirk to Ellon bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from St Andrew`s Church station.

Train or bus from Falkirk to Ellon?

The best way to get from Falkirk to Ellon is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can line 38 bus and bus and line 10 bus and line 49 bus, which costs and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Falkirk to Ellon bus arrive?

Falkirk to Ellon bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Falkirk to Ellon?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Ellon is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Falkirk to Ellon.

Where can I stay near Ellon?

There are 514+ hotels available in Ellon.

Falkirk to Ellon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, bus

There are 5 ways to get from Falkirk to Ellon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to InverurieGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness
5h 33m
£37–125
Drive 135.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Falkirk to Ellon135.4 mi
2h 35m
£34–49
Line 38 bus, bus, line 10 bus, line 49 bus
1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Bus Station38 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Market Place10 / ...
4. Take the bus from Town Hall to Market Street49
7h 17m
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Stirling to AberdeenGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
5h 48m
£37–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Weir Street to Haymarket StationX38
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to AdelphiE1
8h 22m

Falkirk to Ellon by train and bus

6Weekly Services

5h 33mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.1 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Stirling to Inverurie 6 times a week. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Market Street via Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, Market Place, and Town Hall in around 7h 17m.

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