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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel is to bus via Carlisle which costs £29 - £60 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs £55 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Greyfriar Gate and arriving at Three Bridges roundabout via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Camelon via Grantham, York and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel?

The distance between Nottingham and Falkirk Wheel is 338 miles. The road distance is 280 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel without a car is to train via York which takes 5h 55m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel, including transfers.

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

Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Greyfriar Gate station.

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

Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel is to train via York which takes 5h 55m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Carlisle, which costs £29 - £60 and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel bus arrive?

Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel train arrive?

Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel.

Where can I stay near Falkirk Wheel?

There are 2386+ hotels available in Falkirk Wheel.

Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to York
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Camelon
5h 55m
£65–167
Bus via Carlisle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel
3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
9h 28m
£29–57
Drive 278.4 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel278.4 mi
5h 22m
£68–98
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 13m
£59–162
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamston
6h 57m
£45–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
10h 7m
£35–65
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Camelon
5h 53m
£49–148
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
5h 46m
£76–229
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
6h 25m
£66–190
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ely
2. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
6h 50m
£69–212

Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel by bus and foot

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9h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 335.9 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Falkirk Wheel via Grantham, York, Edinburgh Waverley, and Camelon in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriar Gate to Falkirk Wheel via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station, and Three Bridges roundabout in around 9h 28m.

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