Sheffield to Falkirk train with Cross Country

Mon 18 May
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Falkirk

Showing times and prices for 18 May

Cheapest price

£159

Average price

£267

Fastest journey

3 h 48 m

Average duration

4 h 33 m

Trains per day

13

Distance

327 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Falkirk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Sheffield to Falkirk will cost around £267 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £159.

Fast trains

To travel from Sheffield to Falkirk you need to make at least one change.

  • TransPennine Express
    13:113h48
    Sheffield
    16:59Falkirk
    £1591One-way
    1 change
  • Cross Country
    7:224h44
    Sheffield
    12:06Falkirk
    £2761One-way
    1 change
  • Cross Country
    8:224h43
    Sheffield
    13:05Falkirk
    £2761One-way
    1 change
  • Cross Country
    9:224h47
    Sheffield
    14:09Falkirk
    £2761One-way
    1 change
  • Cross Country
    10:224h44
    Sheffield
    15:06Falkirk
    £2761One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Sheffield to Falkirk

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Falkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £162.

Distance: 327 km

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Coach

£68

Average Price

£198

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£24

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4h 48m

Average total duration

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4h 18m

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Average total duration

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Live departures

Sheffield to Falkirk train times

The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Falkirk trains for today, Sunday 17 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
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Tickets
London North Eastern Railway7:57 Sheffield
4h31
12:28 Falkirk0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Compare prices and tickets Sheffield to Falkirk by train, coach or flight

Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Sheffield to Falkirk

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Trains from Sheffield to Falkirk run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 19:35. The fastest train covers the 327 km distance in 4h 0m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £23
Distance
327 km
Average train duration
4h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
£54
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
4h 0m
First train
5:08
Last train
19:35
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £23

Train companies: Cross Country, TransPennine Express from Sheffield to Falkirk trainsCross Country, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Sheffield and Falkirk from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 43m
Cheapest Price
£276
Cross Country frequency
11 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 48m
Cheapest Price
£159
TransPennine Express frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Sheffield to Falkirk train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Falkirk 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 Falkirk, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Sheffield to Falkirk can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £54, while the average price tends to be around £68.
The train journey from Sheffield to Falkirk covers a distance of 327 km and takes approximately 4h 0m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Sheffield to Falkirk is 327 km.
The first train from Sheffield to Falkirk leaves at 5:08.
The last train from Sheffield to Falkirk departs at 19:35.
Trains from Sheffield to Falkirk run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Sheffield to Falkirk.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Sheffield to Falkirk.
To get from Sheffield to Falkirk, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Sheffield to Falkirk.
The train station in Sheffield that goes to Falkirk is Sheffield station (SHF), and it arrives at Falkirk High (FKK).
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Falkirk is by coach, costing approximately £23.
Booking trains from Sheffield to Falkirk in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Sheffield to Falkirk offers a scenic experience as it traverses through the picturesque landscapes of the Peak District and the rolling hills of the Pennines, eventually leading to the beautiful countryside of southern Scotland.
A day trip from Sheffield to Falkirk is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 0m, and the train frequency is 4 per day. The distance is 327 km.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Falkirk's main attractions, such as the Falkirk Wheel, the Kelpies, and Callendar House.
Yes, you can take the train from Sheffield to Falkirk.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Falkirk

Sheffield
Falkirk
The major train station for departures in Sheffield is Sheffield. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sheffield for your trip from Sheffield to Falkirk.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each 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
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Sheffield
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.

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