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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Falkirk is to bus which costs £9 - £13 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Falkirk is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Municipal Buildings via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Greenock to Falkirk?

The distance between Greenock and Falkirk is 46 miles. The road distance is 48.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £14 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Greenock to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Falkirk bus from?

Greenock to Falkirk bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Train or bus from Greenock to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Greenock to Falkirk is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £14 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £13 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Greenock to Falkirk bus arrive?

Greenock to Falkirk bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Falkirk is 48 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Greenock to Falkirk.

Where can I stay near Falkirk?

There are 892+ hotels available in Falkirk.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Greenock West to Glasgow Centraltrain Gourock - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Hightrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 25m
£14–38
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Municipal Buildingsbus X37 / ...
2h 36m
£9–12
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston / ...
2h 27m
£15–24
Drive 48.1 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Falkirkcar 48.1 mi
57 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Greenock to Falkirktaxi 48.1 mi
57 min
£100–120

Greenock to Falkirk by bus, foot, and train

124Weekly Services

2h 27mAverage Duration

£15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 45.2 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from Greenock West to Falkirk High via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Municipal Buildings via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 36m.

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