The average train between Prestonpans and Falkirk takes 1h and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is a train service every few hours from Prestonpans 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 hourly between Prestonpans and Falkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestonpans is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 12m • 1 change

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56 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Prestonpans to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Prestonpans station and arriving at Falkirk station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Prestonpans to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestonpans station.
Prestonpans to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Falkirk Grahamston station.
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The distance between Prestonpans and Falkirk is 50.1 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Prestonpans to Falkirk Grahamston via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 5m.