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

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Falkirk is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Falkirk is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Runcorn and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Falkirk station. However, there are services departing from Mason Street and arriving at Grahamston Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Runcorn and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Runcorn to Falkirk?

The distance between Runcorn and Falkirk is 288 miles. The road distance is 223.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Runcorn to Falkirk without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 22m and costs £55 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Runcorn to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Falkirk bus from?

Runcorn to Falkirk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Falkirk train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Runcorn to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Falkirk is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 22m and costs £55 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 36m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £240 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Runcorn to Falkirk bus arrive?

Runcorn to Falkirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Runcorn to Falkirk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Runcorn to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Falkirk is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Runcorn to Falkirk.

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

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

There are 833+ hotels available in Falkirk.

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

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 22m
£58–196
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 44m
£37–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston StationX37
7h 36m
Drive 222.4 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Falkirk222.4 mi
3h 55m
£56–81
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
5h 3m
£84–236
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Queen Square Bus Station79C / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston StationX37
7h 27m
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
4h 40m
£76–222
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 54m
£60–175
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4h 50m
£49–166
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
6h 44m
£87–216

Runcorn to Falkirk by train

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Crewe to Haymarket 5 times a day. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mason Street to Grahamston Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 36m.

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