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4.6Travel Information between Falkirk and Edinburgh
 Distance | 23 miles (37 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $5 - $7 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $5 (€5) • 27 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $5 (€5) • 27 min |
 Popular travel companies | Midland Bluebird or ScotRail |
Take a train or bus to travel 23 miles (37 km) between Falkirk and Edinburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Midland Bluebird or ScotRail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Falkirk to Edinburgh.
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The best way to travel from Falkirk to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Falkirk to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh 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 Falkirk to Edinburgh.
There are 2 ways to get from Falkirk to Edinburgh: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Edinburgh is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $5 (€5) compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:
Taking a train costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $7 (€7) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Falkirk to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 27 min.
There are alternative travel options to Edinburgh that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 1 h of travel time.
Edinburgh is approximately 23 miles (37 km) away from Falkirk.
The average frequency per day from Falkirk to Edinburgh is:
- 5 buses a day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Falkirk and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Falkirk to Edinburgh:
- Trains from Falkirk to Edinburgh most often leave from Falkirk Grahamston and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
The following travel companies offer services from Falkirk to Edinburgh:
- Travel with ScotRail, LNER or Caledonian Sleeper to go to Edinburgh by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find LNER Falkirk to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for $5 (€5).
Yes, there are direct routes from Falkirk to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to take to Edinburgh with Midland Bluebird.
- You can check for a direct train to Edinburgh with ScotRail, LNER or Caledonian Sleeper with 6 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Edinburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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