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Falkirk to Glasgow Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 11 daily train trips between Falkirk and Glasgow. The average train journey from Falkirk to Glasgow takes 29 minutes, but some ScotRail train trips are as short as 20 minutes.

Distance20 mi (33 km)
Fastest train0h 20m
Lowest price$12.06
Trains per day11
Most frequent serviceScotRail
Train lines1

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Which train should you take from Falkirk to Glasgow?

ScotRail is the one and only train line which connects Falkirk to Glasgow. However, there are 11 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
ScotRail110h 30m$12.06
  • ScotRail is Scotland's main rail company, with destinations including Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen. ScotRail trains now offer complimentary WiFi, as well as onboard restrooms and catering on both suburban commuter routes and intercity services.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Falkirk to Glasgow

The distance between Falkirk and Glasgow is approximately 20 miles, or 33 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 29 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 20 minutes. It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Glasgow.

Trains departing from Falkirk to Glasgow tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Falkirk at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 11 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Falkirk to Glasgow.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Glasgow to Falkirk.

City Information

Glasgow

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Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. The city's name means "Dear Green Place" in Gaelic, and Glasgow earns this title as it is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the area. Beyond its impressive green spaces, it is full of historical and cultural destinations.

There are dozens of inspiring museums and galleries in the city, including the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, and the Gallery of Modern Art. The Glasgow Green is a vast public park dotted with monuments right next to the People's Palace, a museum devoted to social history. In the central shopping district, Buchanan Street is your go-to for mouthwatering cuisine and retail therapy.

If you want to try some local beer, hit up The Pot Still, The Ben Nevis Bar, or The Laurieston. Be sure to visit the Clydeside Distillery, too, so you can see how the national drink of Scotland (hello, Scotch) is manufactured.

Several trains serve Glasgow, including Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, and the West Midlands Railway. In addition, Megabus and FlixBus offer bus service from Glasgow to other destinations in Scotland and beyond.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Falkirk?

Main departure station: Falkirk High Station

There are two stations in Falkirk where you can board the train to Glasgow.

All train stations in Falkirk:

  • Falkirk High Station

  • Falkirk Grahamston

Where is the train station in Glasgow?

Main arrival station: Glasgow Queen St Station

Glasgow has one train station.

All train stations in Glasgow:

  • Glasgow Queen St Station

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