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Compare train for Edinburgh to Grangemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Grangemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $13 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (29m by train vs 47m by car). Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $9 (€7) 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.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Grangemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Grangemouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:15 AM0h26Edinburgh9:41 AMGrangemouth$131One-way0 transfers
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9:15 AM0h26Edinburgh9:41 AMGrangemouth$131One-way0 transfers
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9:15 AM0h26Edinburgh9:41 AMGrangemouth$131One-way0 transfers
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8:15 AM0h26Edinburgh8:41 AMGrangemouth$131One-way0 transfers
8:05 AM0h30Edinburgh8:35 AMGrangemouth$131One-way0 transfers
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- Around 40 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Grangemouth as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Polmont station (PMT).
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Grangemouth by train.
- 40 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway.
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