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There are 12 ways to get from Swindon to Falkirk by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain
    6h 23m
    £108–299

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain
    8h 49m
    £62–288

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus100 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus590 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston StationbusX37
    13h 4m

  4. Drive 369.6 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Falkirkcar369.6 mi
    6h 15m
    £93–134

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeBRS - EDI
    4h 25m
    £74–150

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s ChurchbusX38
    13h 32m

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBRS - GLA
    4h 22m
    £64–140

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLHR - EDI
    4h 42m
    £121–393

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLTN - EDI
    5h 13m
    £96–329

  10. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeSOU - EDI
    5h 26m
    £145–301

  11. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeBHX - EDI
    5h 48m
    £96–272

  12. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBHX - GLA
    5h 45m
    £85–272

Swindon to Falkirk by train and subway

Calendar240Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Falkirk Grahamston via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Grahamston Station via Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 4m.

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