There are 12 ways to get from Bournemouth to Falkirk by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3h 59m£53–214Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Falkirk Grahamstontrain
4h£44–176Train via London
- Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain
7h 42m£180–291Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
13h 10m£74–138Drive 434.8 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Falkirkcar 434.8 mi
7h 48m£109–157Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
4h 27m£100–238Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 20m£91–285Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain
5h 52m£127–332Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
6h 46m£91–218Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
6h 44m£76–204Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Haymarkettrain Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
9h 26m£238–353Train, bus
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain
- Take the bus from Haymarket Station to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
9h 54m£183–279
Bournemouth to Falkirk by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Falkirk is to bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Falkirk is to train and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £220.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Falkirk station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Grahamston Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Falkirk is 428 miles. The road distance is 437.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Falkirk without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 42m and costs £180 - £300.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Bournemouth to Falkirk, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Falkirk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Falkirk train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Falkirk is to train via London which takes 7h 42m and costs £180 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Falkirk, Scotland?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Falkirk Grahamston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Grahamston Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 10m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–190
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–25
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–25
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–25
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bournemouth to Falkirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Bournemouth to Falkirk train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Falkirk is 437 miles. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Bournemouth to Falkirk.
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