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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Falkirk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Falkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Falkirk take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 39m.
The journey is about 12m faster (25m by train vs 37m by car) and roughly $35 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($16 vs $51). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Falkirk
How to get from Glasgow to Falkirk by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Falkirk is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L8788510:30 AM0h19Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)10:49 AMFalkirk High (FKK)$161One-way0 transfers
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- L8788510:30 AM0h19Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)10:49 AMFalkirk High (FKK)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L8788510:30 AM0h19Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)10:49 AMFalkirk High (FKK)$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L878579:30 AM0h19Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:49 AMFalkirk High (FKK)$161One-way0 transfers
- L878258:30 AM0h19Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)8:49 AMFalkirk High (FKK)$161One-way0 transfers
- L8793412:30 PM0h19Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)12:49 PMFalkirk High (FKK)$161One-way0 transfers
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Travel to Falkirk 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 Glasgow to Falkirk.
Other travel options to Falkirk take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 39m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Falkirk as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Falkirk High (FKK).
- Travel with Scotrail, Lumo, ScotRail to go to Falkirk by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach East Scotland, Midland Bluebird to go to Falkirk by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Lumo, ScotRail.
- 9 direct buses per day with Midland Bluebird.
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