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How to get fromPreston to Falkirkby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Falkirk by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 21m
    £63–115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus bus X37
    5h 35m
    £26–56

  3. Drive  187.5 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Falkirkcar car 187.5 mi
    3h 20m
    £48–69

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    5h 58m
    £91–218

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Larberttrain train
    3h 41m
    £35–59

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    6h 2m
    £73–182

Preston to Falkirk by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 31m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Grahamston Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 35m.

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