The average train between Birmingham and Falkirk takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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 every 4 hours between Birmingham and Falkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Wolverhampton and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Falkirk station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Birmingham to Falkirk train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Wolverhampton station.
Birmingham to Falkirk train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Birmingham to Falkirk train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Falkirk is 410.2 km. The road distance is 508 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 44m.