Rome2Rio

How to get fromPlymouth to Falkirkby train, plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Falkirk

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Plymouth to Falkirk 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 Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    5h 27m
    £124–294

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus bus X37
    14h 54m
    £55–93

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain train Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
    9h 34m
    £313–444

  4. Drive 489 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Falkirkcar car 489 mi
    8h 11m
    £119–172

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    5h 45m
    £113–248

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    5h 45m
    £96–234

  7. Train, line 57 bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NQY - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Falkirk Grahamstontrain train
    6h 47m
    £77–245

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain train
    7h 33m
    £131–311

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus bus X37
    15h 55m
    £99–242

Plymouth to Falkirk by train

Calendar68Weekly Trains
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£313Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Plymouth to Falkirk.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 441.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Falkirk Grahamston via Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Grahamston Station via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 54m.

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