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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 prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
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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.
8:00 AM0h29Edinburgh8:29 AMFalkirk$141One-way0 transfers
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8:00 AM0h29Edinburgh8:29 AMFalkirk$141One-way0 transfers
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8:30 AM0h23Edinburgh8:53 AMFalkirk$141One-way0 transfers
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3:06 PM0h34Edinburgh3:40 PMFalkirk$141One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Falkirk take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Falkirk Grahamston (FKG).
- Travel with Lothian Country Buses, Midland Bluebird to go to Falkirk by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail to go to Falkirk by train.
- 24 direct buses per day with Midland Bluebird.
- 9 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail.
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