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Callendar House
A historic mansion with local history displays, period interiors and family exhibitions, set within the extensive Callendar Park.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£0.00
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£-0.01
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
4 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
7 h 22 m
Buses on 20 Sept
2
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Aberdeen to Falkirk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Aberdeen to Falkirk you need to make at least 2 changes.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Falkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a flight costs an average of £462.
Distance: 164 km
| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £462 Average Price | £50 Average Price | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Falkirk:
A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Falkirk costing on average £50.
A coach is £447 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Falkirk costing on average £462.
Other travel options to Falkirk take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 55m.
Coach takes on average 3h 10m.
Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £17. The journey takes 3h 10m versus 2h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Falkirk coaches for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 8:10 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 9:07 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 4:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 7:10 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 10:07 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 9:10 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 5:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 8:10 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 6h14 | 12:14 Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 11:07 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 10:10 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 6:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 9:10 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 11:10 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 12:07 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 7:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 10:10 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h44 | 12:44 Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 13:07 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h10 | 12:40 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 8:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 11:10 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h44 | 13:44 Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 9:55 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h45 | 12:40 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h42 | 14:37 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h15 | 14:10 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h44 | 16:14 Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 14:10 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 15:10 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 16:07 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 12:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 15:10 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 17:07 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h15 | 16:45 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h42 | 18:12 Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 17:40 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 18:37 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h45 | 16:45 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 19:37 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 17:40 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h45 | 18:45 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 5h06 | 20:36 Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 20:37 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 16:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h45 | 18:45 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 19:40 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h35 | 21:35 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 17:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 19:40 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 20:40 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 21:40 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h35 | 22:35 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 18:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 20:40 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h55 | 23:55 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h40 | 23:40 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 19:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 21:40 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:15 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h00 | 1:15 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 21:15 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 23:55 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:35 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 8h35 | 7:10 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 22:35 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 1:15 Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 20 September | |||||
![]() | 0:20 Aberdeen | 9h53 | 10:13 Falkirk | 2 changes | |
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Buses from Aberdeen to Falkirk run on average 39 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 164 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 164 km |
Average bus duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:30 |
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Discover the best of Falkirk — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Falkirk trip today.
A historic mansion with local history displays, period interiors and family exhibitions, set within the extensive Callendar Park.
A museum telling the story of Scotland’s canals, with hands-on displays and views beside the Falkirk Wheel.
A small local museum presenting artefacts and stories from Bo’ness and the surrounding area in a friendly heritage setting.
A dramatic sculpture park dominated by the Kelpies, with waterside paths, cycling routes and evening illumination.
A major public park with woodland walks, a loch, play areas and the grounds surrounding Callendar House.
A long-distance towpath route offering peaceful canal walking, wildlife, engineering features and easy access to the Falkirk Wheel.
A warming Scottish broth of lamb or mutton, barley and root vegetables. Long linked with everyday home cooking across central Scotland.
A savoury pudding of sheep’s offal, oats, suet and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties. Scotland’s most iconic national dish.
Mashed swede and potato, usually served alongside haggis. It is a classic part of the traditional Scottish dinner plate.
Well-known café and bistro serving brunch, lunches, cakes and coffee in a bright, welcoming space in the town centre.
Established Italian restaurant in Falkirk offering pasta, pizza and classic mains in a friendly, smart-casual setting.
Popular canal-side pub and restaurant known for hearty Scottish pub meals, grills and a relaxed atmosphere near The Helix.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Edinburgh or London, while rail and local bus costs are manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Falkirk by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Falkirk, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Aberdeen to Falkirk buses use the Aberdeen, Guild Street to Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) station pair. Use this guide to compare Aberdeen and Falkirk bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Aberdeen, Guild Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe and small eateries on site.
Wi-Fi is available at Aberdeen, Guild Street. ATMs are available at Aberdeen, Guild Street.
Ticket office support is available at Aberdeen, Guild Street.
Available at Aberdeen, Guild Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aberdeen, Guild Street: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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