Bus from Falkirk to Polmont
4 direct routes · about 12 min · first bus 05:06, last bus 21:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Polmont as of 11:06
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X38 | Midland Bluebird | ~12 min | 31 | Sat 29 · Sun 26 | 05:06 | 21:21 | Weir Street (before) | Claremont Inn (at) | Laurieston & Westquarter |
| 1 | Midland Bluebird | ~15 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 23 | 05:15 | 21:56 | Weir Street (before) | Health Centre (opp) | Laurieston & Redding |
| F25 | Midland Bluebird | ~11 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 09:19 | 19:19 | Weir Street (before) | Claremont Inn (at) | Laurieston & Westquarter |
| 705 | Midland Bluebird | ~16 min | 1 | Tuesdays and Thursdays only | 16:49 | 16:49 | Comely Park Terrace (before) | Claremont Inn (at) | Laurieston, Redding & Brightons |
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 X38 bus, 1 bus or 705 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Falkirk to Polmont?
4 routes run directly from Falkirk to Polmont: the X38 (Midland Bluebird), the 1 (Midland Bluebird), the F25 (Midland Bluebird), the 705 (Midland Bluebird). The most frequent is the X38, 31 times each weekday — board at Weir Street (before) and get off at Claremont Inn (at), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Falkirk to Polmont?
Around 12 minutes on the X38, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Laurieston, Westquarter on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Falkirk to Polmont?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:06 and the last around 21:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Falkirk to Polmont?
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.