How to get from Glasgow Airport to Falkirk by bus and train?

From Glasgow Airport to Falkirk by bus and train

To get from Glasgow Airport to Falkirk in Falkirk, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 500 bus from Terminal Building, Glasgow Airport station to Cathedral Street, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the X38 bus from Cross, Linlithgow station to Nicolton Road, Polmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Bus - 500500
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X38X38
Walk to Falkirk
Leaves from Terminal Building, Glasgow Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glasgow Airport
    Walkinshaw Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA3, UK
  • 2
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cathedral Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090109
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Linlithgow
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cross, Linlithgow
    ID 6290LW08
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - X38X38
    Wait for bus
    X38
    Falkirk
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nicolton Road, Polmont
    ID 66902530029
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Falkirk
    Walk to
    Falkirk
    3.55 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow Airport to Falkirk

The distance between Glasgow Airport, Falkirk and Falkirk, Falkirk is approximately 68.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow Airport 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 Glasgow Airport

Glasgow Airport is located at Walkinshaw Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA3, UK, Falkirk and the nearest public transport station is Renfrew Ferry Terminal, Blythswood.

Train stations close to Glasgow Airport:

  • Paisley Canal
  • Paisley Gilmour Street
  • Paisley St James

Bus stations close to Glasgow Airport:

  • Arran Avenue, Paisley

Ferry stations close to Glasgow Airport:

  • Renfrew Ferry Terminal, Blythswood

Public transport stations close to Falkirk, Falkirk

Falkirk is located at Falkirk, Falkirk and the nearest public transport station is Rohm And Haas, Grangemouth.

Bus stations close to Falkirk:

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport to Falkirk?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 500, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X38.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glasgow Airport and Falkirk?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glasgow Airport to Falkirk?

    The 500 bus line goes from Glasgow station near Glasgow Airport in Paisley to Cathedral Street, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Cathedral Street, Glasgow station near Falkirk in Falkirk.

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

    The total travel time between Glasgow Airport in Paisley and Falkirk in Falkirk by bus and train is about 2 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glasgow Airport to get to Falkirk?

    Get on the 500 bus from the Glasgow stop near Glasgow Airport in Paisley.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glasgow Airport and Falkirk?

    Get off the bus at the Cathedral Street, Glasgow stop, which is closest to Falkirk in Falkirk.