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 £50 - £80 and takes 3h 58m.

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 58m and costs £50 - £80.

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 Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Grahamston Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

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 12m.

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 which takes 5h 12m and costs £100 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 Bee Network, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N 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 which takes 5h 12m and costs £100 - £340. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and bus, which costs and takes 9h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £210 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Runcorn to Falkirk bus arrive?

Runcorn to Falkirk bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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 58m 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 855+ hotels available in Falkirk.

Runcorn to Falkirk - 8 ways to travel via train, line 100 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 12m
£106–339
Drive 222.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Runcorn to Falkirkcar 222.4 mi
3h 58m
£55–79
Line 100 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Shudehill Interchangebus 100
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
9h 29m
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 1m
£68–205
Line 61 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street Bus Station to Poplar Bankbus 61
2. Take the train from Huyton to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain
8h 18m
£74–167
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
4h 37m
£58–206
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 54m
£71–241
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 50m
£60–227

Runcorn to Falkirk by train

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Distance: 286.2 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Crewe to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £90–220 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Grahamston Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 29m.

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