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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Three Bridges roundabout via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Camelon via Preston and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel?

The distance between Liverpool and Falkirk Wheel is 252 miles. The road distance is 225 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel, including transfers.

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

Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

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

Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel bus arrive?

Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel train arrive?

Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel.

Where can I stay near Falkirk Wheel?

There are 1630+ hotels available in Falkirk Wheel.

Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Camelontrain
5h 34m
£88–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
8h 52m
£35–64
Drive 223.7 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheelcar 223.7 mi
4h 3m
£55–80
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 37m
£67–186
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
6h 27m
£60–201
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 47m
£78–199
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
6h 27m
£70–199

Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel by bus and foot

70Weekly Services

8h 52mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Falkirk Wheel.

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Distance: 250.8 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Falkirk Wheel via Preston, Haymarket, and Camelon in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Falkirk Wheel via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Three Bridges roundabout in around 8h 52m.

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