How to travel from Edinburgh to Falkirk

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from Edinburgh to Falkirk

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

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

ScotRailY39303
08:45AM0h31
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
09:16AMFalkirk High (FKK)
$151One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

ScotRailY39303
08:45AM0h31
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
09:16AMFalkirk High (FKK)
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ScotRailY39291
08:30AM0h23
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
08:53AMFalkirk High (FKK)
$151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ScotRailW73821
08:34AM0h34
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
09:08AMFalkirk Grahamston (FKG)
$151One-way
0 transfers
ScotRailY39276
08:00AM0h29
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
08:29AMFalkirk High (FKK)
$151One-way
0 transfers
ScotRailY39287
08:15AM0h30
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
08:45AMFalkirk High (FKK)
$151One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Falkirk.

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There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Falkirk including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Falkirk is a train with an average price of $13 (€11).
The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Falkirk is by train with an average journey time of 23m.

Other travel options to Falkirk take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 16m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Falkirk is approximately 22 miles (37 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Falkirk is:
  • Around 25 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Falkirk:
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Falkirk Grahamston (FKG).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Falkirk, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lothian Country Buses, Midland Bluebird to go to Falkirk by bus.
  • Travel with ScotRail, LNER, ScotRail to go to Falkirk by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Falkirk with the following travel companies:
  • 24 direct buses per day with Midland Bluebird.
  • 9 direct trains per day with ScotRail, LNER, ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Falkirk often also extend their vacation to go to Glasgow, Stirling, London, Ingliston, Blackpool. 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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