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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Falkirk is to bus which costs £21 - £90 and takes 5h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Falkirk?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Falkirk is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 10m and costs £75 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Asda via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Preston to Falkirk?

The distance between Preston and Falkirk is 214 miles. The road distance is 188.6 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Falkirk without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Falkirk without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 10m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Preston to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Falkirk bus from?

Preston to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Falkirk train from?

Preston to Falkirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Preston to Falkirk is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 10m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £90 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Preston to Falkirk bus arrive?

Preston to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Falkirk train arrive?

Preston to Falkirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Preston to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Falkirk is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Preston to Falkirk.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Falkirk?

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

There are 885+ hotels available in Falkirk.

Preston to Falkirk - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Falkirk by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 10m
£76–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
5h 57m
£22–90
Drive 187.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Falkirkcar 187.6 mi
3h 20m
£46–67
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
6h 5m
£67–200
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain London Euston - Inverness
4h 33m
£51–89
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 52m
£79–184
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 24m
£67–165
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 21m
£59–166

Preston to Falkirk by train

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3h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 213 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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 £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 23m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Asda via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 57m.

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