The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Falkirk
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
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.
To travel from Sheffield to Falkirk you need to make at least one change.
13:113h48Sheffield16:59Falkirk£1591One-way1 change
7:224h44Sheffield12:06Falkirk£2761One-way1 change
8:224h43Sheffield13:05Falkirk£2761One-way1 change
9:224h47Sheffield14:09Falkirk£2761One-way1 change
10:224h44Sheffield15:06Falkirk£2761One-way1 change
13:113h48Sheffield16:59Falkirk£1591One-way1 change
8:224h43Sheffield13:05Falkirk£2761One-way1 change
7:224h44Sheffield12:06Falkirk£2761One-way1 change
10:224h44Sheffield15:06Falkirk£2761One-way1 change
17:224h46Sheffield22:08Falkirk£2761One-way1 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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£68 Average Price | £198 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:57 Sheffield | 4h31 | 12:28 Falkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Falkirk
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.
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 |
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.
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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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Falkirk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:22 Saturday 06:30 - 20:22 Sunday 08:10 - 15:50
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the turning circle outside the booking office on Platform 1
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 22:00 Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 09:30 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off in the station car park at the entrance to Platform 1
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