There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Falkirk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Durham to Falkirk Grahamstontrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
2h 13m£55–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
- Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
5h 40m£17–25Drive 144.3 mi
- Drive from Durham to Falkirkcar 144.3 mi
2h 55m£36–52Train via Edinburgh
- Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
2h 38m£55–106
Durham to Falkirk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Falkirk is to bus which costs £16 - £26 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Falkirk is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at St Andrew`s Church via John Dobson Street and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Durham and Falkirk is 163 miles. The road distance is 145.1 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £55 - £80.
The train from Durham to Falkirk Grahamston takes 2h 13m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Durham to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Durham to Falkirk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
The best way to get from Durham to Falkirk is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £55 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £26 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Durham, England and Falkirk, Scotland?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Durham to Falkirk Grahamston twice a week. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to St Andrew`s Church via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 5h 40m.
Train from Durham to Falkirk Grahamston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamston
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Durham to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Durham to Falkirk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Falkirk Grahamston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Falkirk is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Durham to Falkirk.
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