The average train between Durham and Falkirk takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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.
Trains run hourly between Durham and Falkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Falkirk station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Durham to Falkirk train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Falkirk train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Falkirk Grahamston station.
Book your Durham to Falkirk train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Durham and Falkirk is 195 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Falkirk Grahamston via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 37m.