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The cheapest and fastest trains from Falkirk to Birmingham
Showing times and prices for 23 Mar
Cheapest price
£248
Average price
£248
Fastest journey
4 h 41 m
Average duration
4 h 46 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
410 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Falkirk to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Falkirk to Birmingham will cost around £248 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £248.
Fast trains
To travel from Falkirk to Birmingham you need to make at least one change.
06:234h44
Falkirk11:07Birmingham
£2481One-way
1 change
08:254h41
Falkirk13:06Birmingham
£2481One-way
1 change
10:174h49
Falkirk15:06Birmingham
£2481One-way
1 change
12:214h45
Falkirk17:06Birmingham
£2481One-way
1 change
14:184h49
Falkirk19:07Birmingham
£2481One-way
1 change
08:254h41
Falkirk13:06Birmingham
£2481One-way
1 change
06:234h44
Falkirk11:07Birmingham
£2481One-way
1 change
12:214h45
Falkirk17:06Birmingham
£2481One-way
1 change
10:174h49
Falkirk15:06Birmingham
£2481One-way
1 change
14:184h49
Falkirk19:07Birmingham
£2481One-way
1 change
Live departures
Falkirk to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Falkirk to Birmingham trains for today, Sunday 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 05:20
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:11 Falkirk | 4h55 | 15:06 Birmingham | 1 change | |
| 12:23 Falkirk | 4h43 | 17:06 Birmingham | 1 change | |
.png) | 12:52 Falkirk | 6h11 | 19:03 Birmingham | 1 change | |
| 14:04 Falkirk | 5h02 | 19:06 Birmingham | 1 change | |
| 16:04 Falkirk | 5h01 | 21:05 Birmingham | 1 change |
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Why should you book Falkirk to Birmingham trains with Omio?
Avanti West Coast as well as ScotRail offer trains services from Falkirk to Birmingham.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Falkirk to Birmingham.
Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Falkirk to Birmingham.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Falkirk to Birmingham.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Falkirk to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Falkirk to Birmingham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £239 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 19:07. The fastest train covers the 410 km distance in 4h 41m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 410 km |
Average train duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £239 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 41m |
First train 04:56 |
Last train 19:07 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, ScotRail from Falkirk to Birmingham trainsAvanti West Coast, ScotRail trains will get you between Falkirk and Birmingham from £239. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 11m
Cheapest Price
£47
Avanti West Coast frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
ScotRail
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 41m
Cheapest Price
£239
ScotRail frequency
8 a day
FAQs: Falkirk to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Falkirk to Birmingham by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Falkirk to Birmingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £239, while the average price tends to be around £263.
The train journey from Falkirk to Birmingham covers a distance of 410 km and takes approximately 4h 41m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from Falkirk to Birmingham is 410 km.
The first train from Falkirk to Birmingham leaves at 4:56.
The last train from Falkirk to Birmingham departs at 19:07.
Trains from Falkirk to Birmingham run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Falkirk to Birmingham.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Falkirk to Birmingham.
To get from Falkirk to Birmingham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Falkirk to Birmingham.
The train station in Falkirk that goes to Birmingham is Falkirk Grahamston (FKG), and it arrives at Birmingham New Street (BHM).
The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Birmingham is by train, costing approximately £239.
Booking trains from Falkirk to Birmingham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Falkirk to Birmingham offers scenic views as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of the Scottish Lowlands and the English countryside, including glimpses of rolling hills, lush fields, and charming towns along the route.
A day trip from Falkirk to Birmingham is not feasible due to the journey duration of 4h 41m. The distance is 410 km, and there are 4 train trips per day.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, visit the National SEA LIFE Centre, and enjoy a performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Discover the city's history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Don't miss the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring for shopping and dining.
To explore Birmingham's key attractions like the Bullring, Cadbury World, and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 2-3 days is typically sufficient.
Yes, you can take the train from Falkirk to Birmingham.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Falkirk and Birmingham
Falkirk
Birmingham
The major train station for departures in Falkirk is Falkirk High. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Falkirk High for your trip from Falkirk to Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:22 Saturday 06:30 - 20:22 Sunday 08:10 - 15:50
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1, ramp to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs. Alternative route is a long route using the subway under the rail tracks Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets can be accessed from the Taxi Rank side of the station building. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Falkirk High
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the turning circle outside the booking office on Platform 1
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParking
DiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 22:00 Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 09:30 - 22:00
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Short steep ramp onto platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs. Alternative accessible route is via the roadbridge Blue Badge parking bays: 13
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Falkirk Grahamston
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off in the station car park at the entrance to Platform 1
The major train station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your journey to Birmingham from Falkirk.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
Public transport options for Birmingham New Street
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
Distance to city center
12 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Birmingham International
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
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