What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Falkirk?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at St Andrew`s Church. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Falkirk?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Falkirk is 26 miles. The road distance is 25.6 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs £4 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamston takes 33 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk train from?

Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk is to train which takes 45 min and costs £4 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 42m.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at St Andrew`s Church station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk train arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Falkirk Grahamston station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk is 26 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk?

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

There are 836+ hotels available in Falkirk.

Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk GrahamstonEdinburgh - Dunblane / ...
45 min
£4–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s ChurchX38
1h 42m
Drive 25.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk25.5 mi
37 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk25.5 mi
37 min
£75–95

Edinburgh Castle to Falkirk by foot and train

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Distance: 25.9 mi
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Falkirk, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamston hourly. Tickets cost £9–10 and the journey takes 33 min. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Midland Bluebird operates a bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Church every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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