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.
L878168:30 AM0h23Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:53 AMFalkirk High (FKK)$141One-way0 transfers
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L878168:30 AM0h23Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:53 AMFalkirk High (FKK)$141One-way0 transfers
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L878168:30 AM0h23Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:53 AMFalkirk High (FKK)$141One-way0 transfers
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L877817:15 AM0h27Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:42 AMFalkirk High (FKK)$141One-way0 transfers
L877526:00 AM0h28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:28 AMFalkirk High (FKK)$141One-way0 transfers
L878018:00 AM0h29Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:29 AMFalkirk High (FKK)$141One-way0 transfers
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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 $6. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Falkirk take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 31m.
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Other travel options to Falkirk take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 31m.
- 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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