- Recommended
Callendar House
Historic mansion museum with period rooms, exhibitions, and a recreated Georgian kitchen that brings Falkirk's social history to life.
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€13
Fastest journey
16 m
Average duration
18 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Falkirk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Falkirk will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 18 trains that leave Glasgow for Falkirk on Sat, Aug 01, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct trains cover the 33 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest trains will take 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W69500
W69486
L87830
C14746
L87814
C14752
C14749
L87889
L87759
C14740Trains from Glasgow to Falkirk run on average 8 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 20 miles (33 km) distance in 18m.
Distance 20 miles (33 km) |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 12:13 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Falkirk trains for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L87815 | Delayed 7:15 AM 8:15 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h20 | 8:35 AM Falkirk High (FKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87822 | Delayed 7:31 AM 8:30 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h24 | 8:54 AM Falkirk High (FKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
W69440 | 5:28 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h41 | 6:09 AM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87759 | 6:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h19 | 6:19 AM Falkirk High (FKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69457 | 6:25 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h45 | 7:10 AM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87775 | 6:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h20 | 7:05 AM Falkirk High (FKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87786 | 7:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h20 | 7:35 AM Falkirk High (FKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69472 | 7:24 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h38 | 8:02 AM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14740 | 7:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h19 | 8:04 AM Falkirk High (FKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87814 | 8:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h20 | 8:35 AM Falkirk High (FKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69486 | 8:24 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h44 | 9:08 AM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87830 | 8:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h21 | 9:06 AM Falkirk High (FKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14744 | 9:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h20 | 9:35 AM Falkirk High (FKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69500 | 9:26 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h42 | 10:08 AM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14746 | 9:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h21 | 10:06 AM Falkirk High (FKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Historic mansion museum with period rooms, exhibitions, and a recreated Georgian kitchen that brings Falkirk's social history to life.
Museum in Bo'ness showcasing Scotland's canal heritage through interactive displays, archives, and stories of transport and trade.
Working railway heritage site with museum displays, vintage trains, and restored station buildings on a scenic preserved line.
Major parkland around The Kelpies with paths, lagoon views, public art, and easy walking links to canal-side attractions.
Large historic estate with woodland trails, ornamental grounds, and access to Callendar House, family walks, and open green space.
Linear canal-side walking and cycling route linking key Falkirk sights with waterside scenery, locks, and engineering features.
A hearty Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. Closely associated with eastern Scotland and valued for its warming, coastal flavor.
Scotland’s national dish of sheep offal, oats and spices in a casing. A traditional Burns supper staple and widely served across Falkirk.
A breakfast favorite of sliced square sausage, usually served in a morning roll. It is a classic everyday Scottish comfort food.
Established hotel restaurant serving Scottish and European dishes in a polished, traditional setting near the town center.
Popular independent restaurant known for fresh seafood, fish dishes and warm service in a relaxed central Falkirk setting.
Long-established bakery and cafe favored for Scottish breakfasts, soups, sandwiches and cakes in an easygoing local atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Edinburgh, while local buses and rail are manageable for most visitors.
Service is often included or optional. In restaurants, 10% is common for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Falkirk Grahamston -> Falkirk High Street, Falkirk
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Falkirk by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Falkirk, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Glasgow to Falkirk trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk High station pair, with some services arriving at Falkirk Grahamston. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Falkirk train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Springburn is 2 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Springburn has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Springburn.
Ticket office support is available at Springburn. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Springburn: Parking.
Available at Springburn: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Springburn: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - stairs to all platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Falkirk High has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at Falkirk High.
Ticket office support is available at Falkirk High. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Falkirk High: Parking, WC.
Available at Falkirk High: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Falkirk High: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1, ramp to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs. Alternative route is a long route using the subway under the rail tracks Blue Badge parking bays: 4, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Falkirk Grahamston has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Falkirk Grahamston.
Ticket office support is available at Falkirk Grahamston. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Falkirk Grahamston: Parking, WC.
Available at Falkirk Grahamston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Falkirk Grahamston: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Short steep ramp onto platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs. Alternative accessible route is via the roadbridge Blue Badge parking bays: 13, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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