Bus from Glasgow to Falkirk
3 direct routes · 74–114 min · first bus 06:55, last bus 22:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Falkirk as of 08:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Glasgow, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X37 | Midland Bluebird | ~74 min | 15 | Sat 14 · Sun 12 | 06:55 | 22:20 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 43) | Grahamston Station (before) | Mollinsburn, Cumbernauld, Castlecary & Bonnybridge |
| 72 | Midland Bluebird | ~105 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:46 | 19:01 | Caledonian University (At) | Asda (Stance 1) | Bishopbriggs, Auchinloch, Kirkintilloch, Auchenreoch, Queenzieburn, Kilsyth & 4 more |
| 72A | Midland Bluebird | ~114 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 07:37 | 07:37 | Caledonian University (At) | Asda (Stance 1) | Bishopbriggs, Auchinloch, Kirkintilloch, Auchenreoch, Queenzieburn, Kilsyth & 3 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Glasgow 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 X37 bus, 72 bus or 72A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Glasgow to Falkirk?
3 routes run directly from Glasgow to Falkirk: the X37 (Midland Bluebird), the 72 (Midland Bluebird), the 72A (Midland Bluebird). The most frequent is the X37, 15 times each weekday — board at Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 43) and get off at Grahamston Station (before), about 74 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Falkirk?
Between 74 minutes on the X37 and 114 on the 72A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Mollinsburn, Cumbernauld, Castlecary, Bonnybridge on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Falkirk?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:55 and the last around 22:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow to Falkirk?
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.