Cardiff to Falkirk Trains

Cardiff to Falkirk trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Falkirk takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 15m
Duration: 402 mi
Distance: £161
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
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7h 30m

£135–220

Cardiff to Falkirk train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Falkirk. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 11:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:53 AM → 3:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 7:11 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
1:53 PM → 9:15 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:49 AM → 1:08 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 3:10 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 5:00 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 7:09 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:45 AM → 5:01 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 7:10 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 9:07 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 11:12 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 3:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 7:11 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 3:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 7:11 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 3:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 7:11 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 3:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 7:11 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

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Cardiff to Falkirk train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:53 AM → 3:06 PM

9:53 AM → 4:59 PM

11:53 AM → 7:11 PM

1:53 PM → 9:15 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:49 AM → 1:08 PM

7:53 AM → 3:10 PM

9:53 AM → 5:00 PM

11:53 AM → 7:09 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:45 AM → 5:01 PM

11:40 AM → 7:10 PM

1:55 PM → 9:07 PM

3:56 PM → 11:12 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:05 PM

7:53 AM → 3:06 PM

9:53 AM → 4:59 PM

11:53 AM → 7:11 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:05 PM

7:53 AM → 3:06 PM

9:53 AM → 4:59 PM

11:53 AM → 7:11 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:05 PM

7:53 AM → 3:06 PM

9:53 AM → 4:59 PM

11:53 AM → 7:11 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:05 PM

7:53 AM → 3:06 PM

9:53 AM → 4:59 PM

11:53 AM → 7:11 PM

Frequently asked questions

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Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

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