How to get to Falkirk from Edinburgh

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Compare train and coach for Edinburgh to Falkirk

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Falkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £10.

Distance: 37 km

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Driving

£10

Average Price

Cheapest

£39

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

59m

Average total duration

Fastest

29m

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30m

Additional time*

53m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Scotrail

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Your own car or car rental

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The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Falkirk is a train with an average price of £10.
The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Falkirk is by train with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Falkirk take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Falkirk including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 24m faster (29m by train vs 53m by car) and roughly £29 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£10 vs £39). 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.

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from Edinburgh to Falkirk

How to get to Falkirk from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Falkirk is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • ScotrailL87816
    8:300h23
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    8:53Falkirk High (FKK)
    £101One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • ScotrailL87816
    8:300h23
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    8:53Falkirk High (FKK)
    £101One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • ScotrailL87816
    8:300h23
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    8:53Falkirk High (FKK)
    £101One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • ScotrailL87801
    8:000h29
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    8:29Falkirk High (FKK)
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • ScotrailL87813
    8:150h30
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    8:45Falkirk High (FKK)
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • ScotrailL87828
    8:450h31
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    9:16Falkirk High (FKK)
    £101One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Edinburgh to Falkirk

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 Edinburgh to Falkirk.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Falkirk including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Falkirk is a train with an average price of £10.
The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Falkirk is by train with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Falkirk take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 1m.

The Edinburgh to Falkirk distance is approximately 37 km.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Falkirk is:
  • Around 25 coaches per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Falkirk as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Falkirk:
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Falkirk Grahamston (FKG).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Falkirk, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Midland Bluebird to go to Falkirk by coach.
  • Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail to go to Falkirk by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Falkirk with the following travel companies:
  • 25 direct coaches per day with Midland Bluebird.
  • 10 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Falkirk often also extend their vacation to go to Glasgow, Stirling, London, Ingliston, Blackpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Falkirk and these popular destinations at a great price.

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