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 Bus Station which costs £28 - £40 and takes 5h 55m.

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 28m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Camelon via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Preston to Falkirk Wheel?

The distance between Preston and Falkirk Wheel is 217 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 45m and costs £23 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m 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.

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

Preston to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston 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 45m and costs £23 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Preston to Falkirk Wheel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Falkirk Wheel train arrive?

Preston to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket 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 2407+ hotels available in Falkirk Wheel.

Preston to Falkirk Wheel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Falkirk Wheel by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to CamelonEdinburgh - Dunblane / ...
3h 45m
£24–116
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 28m
Drive 188.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Falkirk Wheel188.4 mi
3h 23m
£47–68
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
6h 31m
£80–183
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundaboutX37 / ...
4h 5m
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Station181
5h 55m
£28–39
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
6h 34m
£94–238

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 215.8 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Falkirk Wheel via Haymarket and Camelon in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Falkirk Wheel via Buchanan Bus Station and Three Bridges roundabout in around 5h 28m.

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