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Compare train and bus for Dundee to Falkirk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Falkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dundee to Falkirk
Compare the available ways to get from Dundee to Falkirk, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Falkirk:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Falkirk costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Falkirk take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 20m by train vs 1h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Dundee to Falkirk
How to get from Dundee to Falkirk by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dundee to Falkirk is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:25 PM 4h15 Dundee 5:40 PM Falkirk $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:25 PM 4h15 Dundee 5:40 PM Falkirk $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:50 AM 2h02 Dundee 10:52 AM Falkirk $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Falkirk:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Falkirk costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Falkirk take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dundee and Falkirk as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dundee station (DEE) and arrive in Falkirk Grahamston (FKG).
- Buses mostly depart from Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) and arrive in Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP).
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Falkirk by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Falkirk by bus.
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