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How to get from Helensburgh to Falkirk by bus and train?

From Helensburgh to Falkirk by bus and train

To get from Helensburgh to Falkirk in Falkirk, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 2 bus from Station Hotel, Larbert station to Versalis, Grangemouth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 22
Walk to Falkirk
Leaves from Helensburgh Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Helensburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Alloa
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Larbert
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Hotel, Larbert
    ID 66903600012
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Boness
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Versalis, Grangemouth
    ID 66902220808
    56 min
  • 9
    Walk to Falkirk
    Walk to
    Falkirk
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Helensburgh to Falkirk by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and X38

To get from Helensburgh to Falkirk in Falkirk, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the X38 bus from Station Road, Linlithgow station to Nicolton Road, Polmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X38X38
Walk to Falkirk
Leaves from Helensburgh Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Helensburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Linlithgow
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road, Linlithgow
    ID 6290LW07
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X38X38
    Wait for bus
    X38
    Falkirk
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nicolton Road, Polmont
    ID 66902530029
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Falkirk
    Walk to
    Falkirk
    3.55 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Helensburgh to Falkirk

The distance between Helensburgh, Falkirk and Falkirk, Falkirk is approximately 89.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Helensburgh to Falkirk by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Falkirk – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Helensburgh

Helensburgh is located at Helensburgh, Falkirk and the nearest public transport station is Helensburgh Central.

Train stations close to Helensburgh:

  • Helensburgh Upper

Bus stations close to Helensburgh:

  • Helensburgh Central
  • Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh
  • Lomond Street, Helensburgh

Public transport stations close to Falkirk, Falkirk

Falkirk is located at Falkirk, Falkirk and the nearest public transport station is Tank Farm, Grangemouth.

Bus stations close to Falkirk:

  • Tank Farm, Grangemouth
  • Rohm And Haas, Grangemouth
  • Versalis, Grangemouth

Alternative route from Helensburgh to Falkirk by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and X38

To get from Helensburgh to Falkirk in Falkirk, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the X38 bus from Station Road, Linlithgow station to Nicolton Road, Polmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X38X38
Walk to Falkirk
Leaves from Helensburgh Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Helensburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Linlithgow
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road, Linlithgow
    ID 6290LW07
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X38X38
    Wait for bus
    X38
    Falkirk
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nicolton Road, Polmont
    ID 66902530029
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Falkirk
    Walk to
    Falkirk
    3.55 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Falkirk?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Helensburgh to Falkirk?

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X38.

  • Is there a direct train between Helensburgh and Falkirk?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Helensburgh to Falkirk?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Edinburgh station near Helensburgh in Scotland to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Glasgow Queen Street station near Falkirk in Falkirk.

  • How long does it take to travel from Helensburgh to Falkirk by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Helensburgh in Scotland and Falkirk in Falkirk by train and bus is about 2 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Helensburgh to get to Falkirk?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Edinburgh station near Helensburgh in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Helensburgh and Falkirk?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street stop, which is closest to Falkirk in Falkirk.

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