Birmingham to Falkirk by train

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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Falkirk

Find the key information for travelling by train from Birmingham to Falkirk, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:58 View journey
Last train 22:31 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 26m View journey
Distance (km) 411
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey AU$107.31 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 26m
Train operators 5

Going from Birmingham to Falkirk by train

About to set off from Birmingham to Falkirk by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train travel between Birmingham and Falkirk: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Birmingham to Falkirk:

  • Cheapest tickets: AU$107.31

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 4 and a half months in advance.

Train schedule for travel between Birmingham and Falkirk

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 20 trains make this journey of 411 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Birmingham is at 06:05 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:30.

During the weekend, 05:58 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:31 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 41 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Birmingham to Falkirk?

On this route spanning 411 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 4 hours and 26 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Birmingham and Falkirk?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

More information on train travel from Birmingham to Falkirk

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Falkirk city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham to Falkirk

Want to know more about your journey from Birmingham to Falkirk? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Birmingham to Falkirk is 411 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.