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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Falkirk is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 45m.

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 54m and costs £50 - £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 5h 45m.

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 55m.

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 55m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m 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 55m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 4h 45m.

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 54m 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 884+ 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 Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 55m
£85–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
5h 45m
£23–40
Drive 218.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Falkirkcar 218.7 mi
3h 54m
£54–78
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
4h 45m
£61–159
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
6h 45m
£44–103
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
4h 54m
£67–153
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h
£73–165
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 56m
£66–166

Manchester to Falkirk by train

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3h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 243.6 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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 £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Grahamston Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 45m.

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