Bus from Falkirk to Maddiston
3 direct routes · 25–35 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 21:56 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:06, last bus 19:58.
Next buses to Maddiston as of 18:19
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 | ~25 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 23 | 05:15 | 21:56 | Weir Street (before) | Stance Turning Circle (at) | Laurieston, Redding, Polmont, Brightons & Rumford |
| F25 | Midland Bluebird | ~35 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 09:19 | 19:19 | Weir Street (before) | Kendieshill Avenue (opp) | Laurieston, Westquarter, Polmont, Redding, Brightons, Reddingmuirhead & 3 more |
| 701 | Midland Bluebird | ~27 min | 1 | Tuesdays and Thursdays only | 16:41 | 16:41 | Thornbridge Road (at) | Vellore Road (opp and after) | Shieldhill, California, Avonbridge & Standburn |
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 or 701 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Falkirk to Maddiston?
3 routes run directly from Falkirk to Maddiston: the 1 (Midland Bluebird), the F25 (Midland Bluebird), the 701 (Midland Bluebird). The most frequent is the 1, 30 times each weekday — board at Weir Street (before) and get off at Stance Turning Circle (at), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Falkirk to Maddiston?
Between 25 minutes on the 1 and 35 on the F25, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Laurieston, Redding, Polmont, Brightons and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Falkirk to Maddiston?
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 Maddiston?
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.