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Outbound fromDurham to Falkirk by train
It takes an average of 3h 22m to travel from Durham to Falkirk by train, over a distance of around 121 miles (194 km). There are normally 55 trains per day travelling from Durham to Falkirk and tickets for this journey start from £23.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:44 | |
| Departure station | Durham | |
| Arrival station | Falkirk | |
| Journey time | From 2h 24m | |
| Distance | 121 miles (194 km) | |
| Frequency | 55 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £23.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Taking the train from Durham to Falkirk in 2 hours 24 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Durham to Falkirk? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 22 minutes to travel the 121 miles (194 km) from Durham to Falkirk by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 24 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 55 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or ScotRail to Falkirk. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Durham to Falkirk in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £23.10. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Falkirk by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Durham to Falkirk
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