Bus from Polmont to Falkirk
3 direct routes · 10–17 min · first bus 05:50, last bus 00:12 (weekdays).
Next buses to Falkirk as of 12:08
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Polmont, 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 | ~10 min | 33 | Sat 30 · Sun 27 | 06:59 | 00:12 | Black Bull Inn (at) | Gala Bingo (at) | Westquarter & Laurieston |
| 1 | Midland Bluebird | ~17 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 23 | 05:50 | 22:24 | Station | Gala Bingo (at) | Redding & Laurieston |
| F25 | Midland Bluebird | ~16 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 08:39 | 18:39 | Salmon Inn Road (at) | Gala Bingo (at) | Westquarter & Laurieston |
Times are for the first boarding point in Polmont 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 or 1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Polmont to Falkirk?
3 routes run directly from Polmont to Falkirk: the X38 (Midland Bluebird), the 1 (Midland Bluebird), the F25 (Midland Bluebird). The most frequent is the X38, 33 times each weekday — board at Black Bull Inn (at) and get off at Gala Bingo (at), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Polmont to Falkirk?
Between 10 minutes on the X38 and 17 on the 1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Westquarter, Laurieston on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Polmont to Falkirk?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:50 and the last around 00:12. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Polmont 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.