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How to travel from Falkirk to Edinburgh

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Travel Information between Falkirk and Edinburgh

distanceDistance23 miles (37 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$5 - $7
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $5 (€5) • 27 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $5 (€5) • 27 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMidland 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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Compare train and bus for Falkirk to Edinburgh

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 5Cheapest 7
Average price 10 10Cheapest
Average duration27m1h 0m
Direct Options
First departure12:03 AM4:16 AM
Last departure11:52 PM11:56 PM
No. of daily departures65
Companies
  • Scotrail
  • London North Eastern Railway
  • Caledonian Sleeper
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from Falkirk to Edinburgh

How to get from Falkirk to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Falkirk to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

London North Eastern Railway
12:10PM1h00
Falkirk
01:10PMEdinburgh
$81One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
London North Eastern Railway
12:10PM1h00
Falkirk
01:10PMEdinburgh
$81One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
London North Eastern Railway
12:10PM1h00
Falkirk
01:10PMEdinburgh
$81One-way
0 transfers

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ScotRail will get you from Falkirk to Edinburgh at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

    FAQs: Travel from Falkirk to Edinburgh

    FAQs: 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.
    FAQs

    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.

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Falkirk to Edinburgh often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Falkirk and Edinburgh itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Edinburgh and any of these top destinations today!

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