The average train between Falkirk and Birmingham takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Falkirk to Birmingham. 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 Falkirk and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Falkirk to Birmingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Birmingham station via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Falkirk to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
Falkirk to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Book your Falkirk to Birmingham train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Falkirk and Birmingham is 410.2 km. The road distance is 508 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Wolverhampton every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 43m.