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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Falkirk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Falkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of kr88 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of kr88, while a train costs an average of kr88.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
kr88 Average price Cheapest | kr341 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Falkirk take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
The journey is about 24m faster (29m by train vs 53m by car) and roughly kr253 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (kr88 vs kr341). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Falkirk
How to get from Edinburgh to Falkirk by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Falkirk is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L8786610:00 AM0h32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:32 AMFalkirk High (FKK)kr891One-way0 transfers
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- L8786610:00 AM0h32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:32 AMFalkirk High (FKK)kr891One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L8786610:00 AM0h32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:32 AMFalkirk High (FKK)kr891One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L878359:00 AM0h33Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:33 AMFalkirk High (FKK)kr891One-way0 transfers
- L878208:30 AM0h34Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:04 AMFalkirk High (FKK)kr891One-way0 transfers
- L878048:00 AM0h34Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:34 AMFalkirk High (FKK)kr891One-way0 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.
Other travel options to Falkirk take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 10 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Falkirk Grahamston (FKG).
- Travel with Midland Bluebird to go to Falkirk by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail to go to Falkirk by train.
- 25 direct buses per day with Midland Bluebird.
- 10 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail.
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