Rome2Rio

How to get fromFalkirk to Birminghamby train, plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Birmingham

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Falkirk to Birmingham by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3h 10m
    £48–123

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Falkirk High to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3h 14m
    £33–108

  3. Train via Wolverhampton

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhamptontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    5h 44m
    £107–199

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    8h 9m
    £35–57

  5. Drive 292.6 mi

    1. Drive from Falkirk to Birminghamcar car 292.6 mi
    5h 2m
    £72–104

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5h 7m
    £96–209

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5h 11m
    £81–194

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 12m
    £128–279

  9. Bus via Birmingham Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    9h 41m
    £65–157

Falkirk to Birmingham by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Falkirk to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 282.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Birmingham, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Wolverhampton every 4 hours. Tickets cost £95–170 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Newhall Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 9m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers