There are 5 ways to get from Methil to Falkirk by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Woodlands Nursery to Bus Stationbus X58
- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Falkirk Grahamstontrain
2h 14m£13–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Grove to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus X61
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3h 2m£9–14Drive 40.7 mi
- Drive from Methil to Falkirkcar 40.7 mi
48 min£10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Methil to Falkirktaxi 40.7 mi
48 min£85–110Bus via Shandwick Place
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensferry Streetbus X58
- Take the bus from Shandwick Place to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
3h 35m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Methil to Falkirk is to bus which costs £8 - £14 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Methil to Falkirk is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Methil to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from South Grove and arriving at Melville Street via Park & Ride and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Methil and Falkirk is 57 miles. The road distance is 41 miles.
The best way to get from Methil to Falkirk without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 14m and costs £12 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Methil to Falkirk, including transfers.
Methil to Falkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from South Grove station.
Methil to Falkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride Arrival Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Methil to Falkirk is 41 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Methil to Falkirk.
There are 843+ hotels available in Falkirk.
What companies run services between Methil, Scotland and Falkirk, Scotland?
You can take a bus from South Grove to Melville Street via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, and North Approach Road in around 3h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Kirkcaldy to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Falkirk Grahamston
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Kirkcaldy to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–9
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Falkirk Grahamston
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £7–11
Train from Kirkcaldy to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £21–35
- 1st Class
- £22–35
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Woodlands Nursery to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from South Grove to Park & Ride Arrival Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Park & Ride to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Shandwick Place to St Andrew`s Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- £85–110
United Radio Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 752 327
- Website
- unitedradiocabs.co.uk
Markinch Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 756 550
- Website
- markinchcabs.co.uk
Glenrothes Town Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 751 111
- Website
- glenrothestowncabs.co.uk
Glenrothes Taxi Centre
- Phone
- +44 1592 743 743
Eco Friendly Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 363 636
Raith Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 261 262
Kirkcaldy Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 654 321
- Website
- kirkcaldycabs.co.uk
JJ Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 50 50 50
- Website
- jjtaxiskirkcaldy.co.uk
Helen's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1592 646 400
Starfish Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7790 021000
- Website
- starfish-taxis.com
Aly's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1334 657 885
A& J Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1334 654 049
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