How to travel from Aberdeen to Falkirk

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Compare train and bus for Aberdeen to Falkirk

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Falkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $53.

Distance: 101 miles (164 km)

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$20

Average price

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$60

Average price

3h 12m

Average total duration

2h 42m

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30m

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3h 9m

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Fastest

2h 39m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Aberdeen to Falkirk

How to get from Aberdeen to Falkirk by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Falkirk is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

ScotRailY39515 · W73852
09:44AM2h34
Aberdeen station (ABD)
12:18PMFalkirk Grahamston (FKG)
$541One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:00PM2h40
Aberdeen, Guild Street
08:40PMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ScotRailY39515 · W73852
09:44AM2h34
Aberdeen station (ABD)
12:18PMFalkirk Grahamston (FKG)
$541One-way
1 transfer

Other options

ScotRailY38584 · W73862
09:05AM3h01
Aberdeen station (ABD)
12:06PMFalkirk Grahamston (FKG)
$541One-way
1 transfer
ScotRailY39511 · W73844
08:35AM2h43
Aberdeen station (ABD)
11:18AMFalkirk Grahamston (FKG)
$541One-way
1 transfer
LNERY11838+ScotRailW73869
09:52AM3h13
Aberdeen station (ABD)
01:05PMFalkirk Grahamston (FKG)
$761One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:55AM2h45
Aberdeen, Guild Street
12:40PMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)
$151One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM2h40
Aberdeen, Guild Street
11:10AMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)
$151One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:30AM2h40
Aberdeen, Guild Street
02:10PMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)
$151One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1303 · BA1452
10:45AM4h25
Aberdeen Airport
03:10PMEdinburgh Airport
$6941One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1301 · BA1450
09:00AM5h25
Aberdeen Airport
02:25PMEdinburgh Airport
$6941One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1301 · BA1452
09:00AM6h10
Aberdeen Airport
03:10PMEdinburgh Airport
$6941One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Aberdeen to Falkirk

Travel to Falkirk easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aberdeen to Falkirk.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Aberdeen and Falkirk including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Aberdeen to Falkirk is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Falkirk:

A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Falkirk costing on average $53 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from Aberdeen to Falkirk is by train with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Falkirk take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

The distance from Aberdeen to Falkirk is approximately 101 miles (164 km).
The average frequency per day from Aberdeen to Falkirk is:
  • Around 50 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Falkirk as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aberdeen to Falkirk:
  • Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Falkirk Grahamston (FKG).
  • Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aberdeen to Falkirk, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ScotRail, LNER, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Falkirk by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, Scottish Citylink to go to Falkirk by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Aberdeen to Falkirk often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, London, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Falkirk and these popular destinations at a great price.

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