The average train between Falkirk and Edinburgh takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Falkirk to Edinburgh. 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 every 30 minutes between Falkirk and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:17 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
Falkirk to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
Falkirk to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Falkirk to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Falkirk and Edinburgh is 37.1 km. The road distance is 41 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £11–20 and the journey takes 34 min. Two other operators also service this route.
