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

Glasgow Airport to Falkirk - Bus Timetable

The 500 bus from Glasgow Airport to Falkirk usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-1 hr. The journey takes about 2 hr 24 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Glasgow Airport to Falkirk by bus and train

To get from Glasgow Airport to 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 Station Road, Linlithgow station to Nicolton Road, Polmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Glasgow Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Falkirk on the Moovit app.

144min
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
    Station Road, Linlithgow
    ID 6290LW07
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X38X38
    Wait for bus
    X38
    Falkirk
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nicolton Road, Polmont
    ID 66902530029
    11 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 and Falkirk is approximately 71.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 144 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.

Bus And Train timetable from Glasgow Airport to Falkirk

To check the bus and train timetable from Glasgow Airport to Falkirk using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Glasgow Airport) and destination (Falkirk), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 500, Train 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 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glasgow Airport to Falkirk?

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

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

    The total travel time between Glasgow Airport and Falkirk by bus and train is about 2 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 500 bus from the Cathedral Street, 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 Glasgow Queen Street stop, which is closest to Falkirk.

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