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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Scrabster is to bus via Perth which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Scrabster is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Falkirk and Scrabster?

No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Scrabster. However, there are services departing from St Andrew`s Church and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Police Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Falkirk to Scrabster?

The distance between Falkirk and Scrabster is 294 miles. The road distance is 254.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Falkirk to Scrabster without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Falkirk to Scrabster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Scrabster bus from?

Falkirk to Scrabster bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Police Station.

Train or bus from Falkirk to Scrabster?

The best way to get from Falkirk to Scrabster is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs £110 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Falkirk to Scrabster bus arrive?

Falkirk to Scrabster bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Can I drive from Falkirk to Scrabster?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Scrabster is 255 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Falkirk to Scrabster.

Where can I stay near Scrabster?

There are 99+ hotels available in Scrabster.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Falkirk to Scrabster by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
7h 30m
Bus via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station to Perth Broxden Park And Ride
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
9h 37m
£44–77
Train
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to ThursoInverness - Wick
7h 54m
£111–157
Drive 253.1 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk to Scrabster253.1 mi
5h 14m
£63–91
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
7h 13m
£178–431
Train, bus via Stirling
1. Take the train from Stirling to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
8h 33m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Union StreetE8
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
9h 8m
Fly Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
7h 28m
£240–514
Fly Glasgow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)GLA - INV
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminal
10h 3m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

18Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 292.7 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Scrabster, Scotland?

You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Scrabster via Inverness and Thurso in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Police Station, and Union Street in around 9h 8m.

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