Bus from Falkirk to Brightons
4 direct routes · 18–25 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 21:56 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:06, last bus 19:58.
Next buses to Brightons as of 18:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Falkirk, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland Bluebird | ~18 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 23 | 05:15 | 21:56 | Weir Street (before) | Brightons Cross (after) | Laurieston, Redding & Polmont |
| F25 | Midland Bluebird | ~25 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 09:19 | 19:19 | Weir Street (before) | Newlands Road (opp) | Laurieston, Westquarter, Polmont & Redding |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 701, 705
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701 | Midland Bluebird | ~30 min | 1 | Tuesdays and Thursdays only | 16:41 | 16:41 | Thornbridge Road (at) | Brightons Cross (before) | Shieldhill, California, Avonbridge, Standburn, Maddiston & Rumford |
| 705 | Midland Bluebird | ~14 min | 1 | Tuesdays and Thursdays only | 16:49 | 16:49 | Comely Park Terrace (before) | Randolph Crescent (after) | Laurieston & Redding |
Times are for the first boarding point in Falkirk on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 1 bus, 701 bus or 705 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Falkirk to Brightons?
4 routes run directly from Falkirk to Brightons: the 1 (Midland Bluebird), the F25 (Midland Bluebird), the 701 (Midland Bluebird), the 705 (Midland Bluebird). The most frequent is the 1, 30 times each weekday — board at Weir Street (before) and get off at Brightons Cross (after), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Falkirk to Brightons?
Between 18 minutes on the 1 and 25 on the F25, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Laurieston, Redding, Polmont on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Falkirk to Brightons?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:15 and the last around 21:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Falkirk to Brightons?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.