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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Falkirk is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Falkirk is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Falkirk station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Grahamston Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Manchester to Falkirk?

The distance between Manchester and Falkirk is 245 miles. The road distance is 219.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £55 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Manchester to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Falkirk bus from?

Manchester to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Falkirk train from?

Manchester to Falkirk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Manchester to Falkirk is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £55 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Manchester to Falkirk bus arrive?

Manchester to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Falkirk train arrive?

Manchester to Falkirk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Falkirk is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Manchester to Falkirk.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Falkirk?

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

There are 833+ hotels available in Falkirk.

Manchester to Falkirk - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Falkirk by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to HaymarketManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 57m
£55–177
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston StationX37
6h 40m
Drive 218.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Falkirk218.7 mi
3h 52m
£55–80
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
4h 56m
£68–152
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston StationX37
6h 45m
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
4h 59m
£76–176
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 59m
£70–248
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4h 55m
£59–239

Manchester to Falkirk by train

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Distance: 243.6 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Falkirk, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Grahamston Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 40m.

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