There are 5 ways to get from Methil to Falkirk Wheel by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ex-Servicemen's Club to Bus Station46 / ...
- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Haymarket
- Take the train from Haymarket to Camelon
2h 46m£16–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Grove to Park & Ride Arrival BayX61
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to North Approach RoadX24 / ...
3h 42m£9–14Drive 39.9 mi
- Drive from Methil to Falkirk Wheel39.9 mi
57 min£10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Methil to Falkirk Wheel39.9 mi
57 min£85–110Bus via Shandwick Place
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensferry StreetX58
- Take the bus from Shandwick Place to St Andrew`s ChurchX38
4h 13m
Methil to Falkirk Wheel by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Methil to Falkirk Wheel is to bus which costs £8 - £14 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Methil to Falkirk Wheel is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £9 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Methil to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from South Grove and arriving at Ochiltree Terrace Terminus via Park & Ride, North Approach Road and St Andrew`s Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Methil and Falkirk Wheel is 60 miles. The road distance is 40.1 miles.
The best way to get from Methil to Falkirk Wheel without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 46m and costs £15 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Methil to Falkirk Wheel, including transfers.
Methil to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from South Grove station.
Methil to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride Arrival Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Methil to Falkirk Wheel is 40 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Methil to Falkirk Wheel.
There are 831+ hotels available in Falkirk Wheel.
What companies run services between Methil, Scotland and Falkirk Wheel, Scotland?
You can take a bus from South Grove to Falkirk Wheel via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, North Approach Road, Melville Street, St Andrew`s Church, and Ochiltree Terrace Terminus in around 3h 42m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Kirkcaldy to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Camelon
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–65
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 Ex-Servicemen's Club to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 57 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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