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How to get from Edinburgh to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down) by bus and train?

From Edinburgh to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down) by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down) in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Polmont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 2A bus from Gala Bingo, Falkirk station to Dalgrain Road, Grangemouth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 11
Bus - 2A2A
Walk to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down)
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Polmont
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station, Polmont
    ID 66902500025
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Dunipace
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gala Bingo, Falkirk
    ID 669070000081
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gala Bingo, Falkirk
    ID 66901000022
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2A2A
    Wait for bus
    2A
    Boness
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dalgrain Road, Grangemouth
    ID 66902120011
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down)
    Walk to
    The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down)
    Carron Sea Lock Access Road
    830 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Edinburgh to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down) by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, 1 and 3

To get from Edinburgh to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down) in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Polmont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 3 bus from Gala Bingo, Falkirk station to West Mains Industrial Estate, Grangemouth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 11
Bus - 33
Walk to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down)
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Polmont
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station, Polmont
    ID 66902500025
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Dunipace
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gala Bingo, Falkirk
    ID 669070000081
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gala Bingo, Falkirk
    ID 66901000022
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Falkirk
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Mains Industrial Estate, Grangemouth
    ID 66902100005
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down)
    Walk to
    The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down)
    Carron Sea Lock Access Road
    1.45 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down)

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down), Scotland is approximately 51.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down) by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down), Scotland

The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down) is located at Carron Sea Lock Access Road, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Edward Place, Skinflats.

Train stations close to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down):

  • Falkirk Grahamston

Bus stations close to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down):

  • Edward Place, Skinflats
  • Clyde Street, Grangemouth
  • Grange Manor Hotel, Grangemouth

Alternative route from Edinburgh to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down) by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, 1 and 3

To get from Edinburgh to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down) in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Polmont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 3 bus from Gala Bingo, Falkirk station to West Mains Industrial Estate, Grangemouth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 11
Bus - 33
Walk to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down)
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Polmont
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station, Polmont
    ID 66902500025
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Dunipace
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gala Bingo, Falkirk
    ID 669070000081
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gala Bingo, Falkirk
    ID 66901000022
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Falkirk
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Mains Industrial Estate, Grangemouth
    ID 66902100005
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down)
    Walk to
    The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down)
    Carron Sea Lock Access Road
    1.45 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down)?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 1, Bus line 2A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down)?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 1, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down)?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down)?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Polmont station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Polmont station near The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down) in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down) by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down) in Scotland by train and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down)?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down)?

    Get off the train at the Polmont stop, which is closest to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down) in Scotland.

  • When is the first train from Edinburgh to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down)?

    The first train from Edinburgh in Edinburgh to The Kelpies - Duke (Head Down) in Scotland is ScotRail. It leaves the Edinburgh station at 11:35.