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Compare train and coach for Falkirk to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Falkirk to Edinburgh 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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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 2m.
The journey is about 23m faster (29m by train vs 52m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Falkirk to Edinburgh
How to get to Edinburgh from Falkirk by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Falkirk to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L879160:050h27Falkirk High (FKK)0:32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£101One-way0 changes
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L879160:050h27Falkirk High (FKK)0:32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£101One-way0 changes
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L879160:050h27Falkirk High (FKK)0:32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£101One-way0 changes
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L8792912:350h28Falkirk High (FKK)13:03Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£101One-way0 changes
L8793312:510h29Falkirk High (FKK)13:20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£101One-way0 changes
L8792112:050h30Falkirk High (FKK)12:35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£101One-way0 changes
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Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 2m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Falkirk and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Falkirk Grahamston (FKG) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with Midland Bluebird to go to Edinburgh by coach.
- 10 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
- 1 direct coaches per day with Midland Bluebird.
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