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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Falkirk Wheel is to bus via Coach Stn which costs £15 - £50 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Falkirk Wheel is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Three Bridges roundabout via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Preston to Falkirk Wheel?

The distance between Preston and Falkirk Wheel is 218 miles. The road distance is 189.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Falkirk Wheel without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £26 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Preston to Falkirk Wheel, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Preston to Falkirk Wheel?

The best way to get from Preston to Falkirk Wheel is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £26 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Preston to Falkirk Wheel bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Falkirk Wheel?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Falkirk Wheel is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Preston to Falkirk Wheel.

Where can I stay near Falkirk Wheel?

There are 760+ hotels available in Falkirk Wheel.

Preston to Falkirk Wheel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Preston 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
best
1. Take the train from Preston to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 57m
£27–167
Bus via Coach Stn
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Station181
6h 3m
£15–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundaboutX37
5h 38m
Drive 188.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Falkirk Wheel188.4 mi
3h 23m
£48–68
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
6h 33m
£94–231

Preston to Falkirk Wheel by train, bus, and foot

90Weekly Services

3h 57mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 217 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket 5 times a day. Tickets cost £20–110 and the journey takes 2h 21m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Falkirk Wheel via Buchanan Bus Station and Three Bridges roundabout in around 5h 38m.

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