Bolton Falkirk by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Bolton and Falkirk by car is 216 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

How far is Falkirk from Bolton? The driving distance is 216 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Bolton, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Falkirk, County: Falkirk, Scotland
216 mi , 3 h 39 min
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Route from Bolton to Falkirk on map



Driving directions from Bolton to Falkirk

216 mi 3 h 39 min
1.
Head northwest on Back Mawdsley Street
76 ft
2.
Make a U-turn onto Mawdsley Street
296 ft
3.
Turn right onto Great Moor Street (B6204)
315 ft
4.
Turn right onto Great Moor Street
489 ft
5.
Turn left to stay on Great Moor Street
392 ft
6.
Continue right onto Ormrod Street
431 ft
7.
Turn left onto Moor Lane (A676)
461 ft
8.
Continue onto Deane Road (A676)
0.7 mi
9.
Continue onto Wigan Road (A676)
1.7 mi
10.
Continue onto Snydale Way (A58)
819 ft
11.
Enter Hunger Hill Interchange and take the 3rd exit
865 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout
104 ft
13.
Continue onto M61
114 mi
14.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
15.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
16.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
17.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
18.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
19.
Keep left towards M876: Kincardine Bridges
2.2 mi
20.
Take exit 1 on the left towards A883: Falkirk
287 ft
21.
Continue towards A883: Falkirk
658 ft
22.
Turn left onto A883
0.3 mi
23.
Enter Checkbar Roundabout and take the 2nd exit
183 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout
106 ft
25.
Go straight onto A883
1.3 mi
26.
Enter Three Bridges and take the 1st exit towards Falkirk
89 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout towards Falkirk
0.9 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Main Street (A803)
103 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A803)
0.4 mi
30.
Enter Rosebank Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Camelon Road (A803)
179 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Camelon Road (A803)
0.6 mi
32.
Continue onto West Bridge Street (A803)
571 ft
33.
Turn left onto Hope Street (A803)
458 ft
34.
Continue onto Garrison Place (A803)
918 ft
35.
Enter Garrison Place Roundabout and exit onto Garrison Place Roundabout (A803)
64 ft
36.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £37.7. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £18.85 (£37.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £12.57 per passenger (£37.7 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £9.43 per passenger (£37.7 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 26.2 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £37.7 comes from for the journey from Bolton to Falkirk.
 

 

Mind of the following to protect your car from over fuel consumption.

  1. Engine Condition: Taking care of your engine with regular tune-ups and oil changes keeps it running smoothly, which means it uses fuel more efficiently.

  2. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car matters more than you think. Sleek designs might look cool, but they can create more wind resistance and burn through petrol faster.

  3. Speed: Slow down, speed racer! Driving at high speeds not only puts you at risk of a ticket but also burns up more petrol. Ease off the pedal a bit and watch those fuel savings add up.

  4. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising down a straight highway or navigating winding roads, your driving environment can affect how much petrol you use. Plus, extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also impact fuel consumption.

  5. Tire Pressure: Don't forget to check those tire pressures regularly! Properly inflated tires reduce resistance and help your car roll more smoothly, saving you fuel in the process.

Diesel cost from Bolton to Falkirk.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.1 £ (26.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.73 £ (26.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.55 £ (26.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bolton to Falkirk

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Bolton to Falkirk covers 216.23 miles and necessitates 4 hours and 54 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Bolton to Falkirk by car?

The cheapest route from Bolton to Falkirk is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bolton to Falkirk is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Bolton to Falkirk?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 216mi (distance from Bolton to Falkirk) and its duration is 3h 39min. The slowest route is 216mi, and its duration is 4h 54min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Bolton to Falkirk by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Bolton to Falkirk. It provides driving directions from Bolton to Falkirk, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Bolton - Falkirk route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Bolton to Falkirk with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Bolton located?

Bolton is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 100 meters above sea level. Bolton has coordinates 53.5768647o,-2.4282192o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bolton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Falkirk?

Falkirk is located in Falkirk county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Falkirk has coordinates 56.0018775o,-3.7839131o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Falkirk from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.