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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Falkirk takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Falkirk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 50m
Duration
405 mi
Distance
£182
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bristol to Falkirk train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bristol and Falkirk. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 11:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail17h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 5m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 5m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 5m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 5m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 5m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 1m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 9m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Falkirk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bristol to Falkirk.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 405.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Falkirk, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Falkirk Grahamston via Stafford and Haymarket in around 7h 20m.

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