Train from Edinburgh to Falkirk: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Edinburgh to Falkirk on 5 December
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ScotRailTrain
Waverley
Falkirk HighNo tags
ScotRailTrain
Waverley
Falkirk GrahamstonNo tags
ScotRailTrain
Waverley
Falkirk HighNo tags
ScotRailTrain
Waverley
Falkirk GrahamstonNo tags
ScotRailTrain
Waverley
Falkirk HighNo tags

Get from Edinburgh to Falkirk

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day
30mAverage duration
24 milesDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Falkirk by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Edinburgh to Falkirk?

    The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Falkirk start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Falkirk?

    The average train journey time from Edinburgh to Falkirk is 30m, covering a distance of 24 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 24m and is operated by ScotRail.

  3. Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Falkirk route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Falkirk?

    The earliest train from Edinburgh to Falkirk departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:45.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Falkirk?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Falkirk?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Edinburgh to Falkirk?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to Falkirk?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
03/12
£10
04/12
£10
Today
£10
06/12
£10
07/12
£10
08/12
£10
09/12
£10
10/12
£10
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Falkirk was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Falkirk as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £10 to £13 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Falkirk based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-12-10.

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