Falkirk
Looking for a great day out? We're here to help! It's easy to get around Falkirk with First Bus.
Our bus service area in Scotland East is split into a number of fare zones and tickets can be purchased for a single zone, two zones or 3+ zones. There are lots of things to do in the Falkirk area and we will get you there. Just scroll down this page to see the top local tickets and the great local attractions.
Where can I travel by Bus?
The Falkirk Zone is the grey dotted line and is mainly Zone A, but includes parts of Zone C, D and L.
Check out the Falkirk Network map below to see where you can travel to.
Tickets
With our Falkirk Special Tickets you can enjoy unlimited travel in Falkirk and Grangemouth (including Denny, Bo'ness and Maddiston). The cheapest way to pay for your bus ticket is through the free First Bus App. Just search for First Bus in Google Play or the App Store.
Those aged under 22 can now travel for FREE! You must scan your new NEC card in order to access the free travel scheme. If you don't have the new valid card you will have to pay the usual fare. You can apply for the new NEC Card here.
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FirstDay Adult
(Unlimited travel in the Falkirk Zone for 1 day)
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£5.35
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FirstDay Student
(Unlimited travel in the Falkirk Zone for 1 day)
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£4.80
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FirstWeek Adult
(Unlimited travel in the Falkirk Zone for 7 days)
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£18.00
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FirstWeek Student
(Unlimited travel in the Falkirk Zone for 7 days)
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£19.20 |
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Buying Tickets on the First Bus App
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How to redeem your BetterPoints code
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- Click mTickets at the bottom of the page
- Buy
- Select Region South East and Central Scotland
- Your selected area is Stirling and Falkirk
- Ticket category is Falkirk Specials
- Choose your ticket then go to Checkout
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- Click mTickets at the bottom of the page
- Buy
- Select Region South East and Central Scotland
- Your selected area is Stirling and Falkirk
- Ticket category is Falkirk Specials
- Select ticket: Falkirk FirstDay Adult
- Click ‘Add a voucher or promo code’ and Apply promo code.
- This will discount the ticket by 100%
- The ticket will be stored on your phone until you activate it, once activated the ticket is valid for one day of travel throughout the Falkirk Area.
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Where to buy
You can buy your tickets from the following places:
On the First Bus App, allowing your bus ticket to be purchased and used on your smartphone: This will always be the cheapest way to buy your bus ticket.
From the driver of any First Bus: We've introduced contactless payment on all our buses, meaning you can pay for your bus tickets on board up to the value of £45 with a contactless card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Where will you go?
The Falkirk Wheel
See the World’s only rotating boatlift, an incredible engineering marvel lifting boats 115 ft linking the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. You can also find the following, fun-filled activities at the Falkirk Wheel:
- Children’s Activity Zone
- Mini Canal & Water Play Park
- Water Activity Zone, Cycle Hire
- Segway centre
- Mini Golf
- Stand up paddleboarding
- Water Zorbing
- Canoeing
- Boat trips and much more!
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Service 6
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The Kelpies and Helix Park
Go and see the world's largest equine sculptures in the world standing at 30 metres tall and explore inside to marvel at the complexity and engineering which created these fantastic pieces of art.
The Helix is a park with a path network that provides a stunning backdrop for walks, runs or cycling. Their pathways connect 16 communities via 26 kilometres of paths - so there's always a new route to try. Whether you're a serious runner, scenic stroller, dog walker or keen cyclist - there's plenty of room for everyone. Visit the visitor centre to learn more about events and activities.
Take the kids and drop by their Adventure Zone playpark and Splash Play area for endless hours of fun, guaranteed.
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Services 2, 3, 4 and F14
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Larbert Woods Walking Trail
Looking to clear your head and surround yourself with nature? Larbert Woods Walking Trail will lead you through mature woodland and offer scenic views across the picturesque loch. With 3 trails to follow you’ll have the opportunity to spot plenty of wildlife, including red squirrels, dragonflies, frogs, and roe deer.
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Services: 6, 7, 8, 38
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Dollar Park & Walled Garden
Dollar Park and the Walled Gardens boasts stunning flower displays, a grand Victorian estate with its own café and a popular play park for children. Enjoy a picnic within the Walled Gardens and explore the sensory garden and bandstand with views over the picturesque pond.
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Services: 1, 35, X37, 38, (X38)
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Muiravonside Country Park
Muiravonside Country Park has a range of facilities and activities for all to enjoy. The 170-acre park has plenty to offer with children’s play areas, nature trails, a visitor centre with a café and even a farm. Meet the Newparks Farm residents, Billy & Freddie, the highland cattle, along with the llamas, alpacas, horses, ponies and donkeys and the rest of the locals.
If you’re an Outlander fan, you might recognise the park appearing in several battle scenes (Battle of Prestonpans season 2, episode 10).
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Service: 1 (30 min walk from Whitecross)
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Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre
Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre is a great place to explore with adventurous children. Self-led activities such as pond dipping, bug hunting and tree orienteering is a perfect way to introduce children to wildlife. Discover the hundreds of species living in this urban wildlife oasis.
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Services: 3, 4
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Callendar Estate Activity Centre
At Callendar Estate, you can find many fun activities for the whole family!
- Nature trails for walking/cycling
- Guided Segway adventures
- The Milk Barn – a working dairy farm and café where you can try a whole range of milkshakes and artisan ice cream with 18 flavours to try.
- Crazy Golf
- Children’s play areas
- The UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Antonine Wall
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Callender House
Callendar House’s Georgian kitchen was used as a filming location for the popular TV show, Outlander. Costumed interpreters create an interactive experience serving up samples of early 19th century cuisine.
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Linlithgow Palace
Explore the historical ruins of the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and more recently a filming location for Outlander. Linlithgow Palace was the birthplace of numerous monarchs overlooking the picturesque loch and views of the Forth Bridges. The impressive retreat known as ‘the pleasure palace’ was an ideal place for royals to break the journey between Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle. Discover what life was like for Scottish royalty exploring the home of past King’s and Queen’s from bedchambers to the Great Hall.
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Services: 1, X38
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Kinneil Museum
Explore Kinneil’s Museum exhibitions featuring 2,000 years of history surrounding Kinneil Estate and Bo’ness, the town which was built on top of Roman remains. Discover the estates' connection to historic figures such as Mary Queen of Scots, Scottish inventor, James Watt and Roman Emperor, Antoninus Pius. See the stunningly rare Renaissance wall paintings said to be the best in Scotland.
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Service: 2
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Xtreme Karting
Think you’ve got what it takes to win a race against your friends and family at Xtreme Karting? Enjoy some adrenaline-pumping fun at this indoor track with both junior and adult bookings. Xtreme Karting also offers Laser Tag, so team up and discuss your tactics! Think you can find your way out of an abandoned prison in a zombie apocalypse? Try out the interactive, thrilling escape room.
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Service: 38
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Polmonthill Snowsports Centre (Polmont Farm)
Enjoy skiing and snowboarding all year long at Polmonthill Snowsports Centre. With artificial, floodlit 20m nursery slope and a 100m long slope available you can come along to public sessions or try out lessons for all ages and abilities. You can also make your way down the slopes in a tube.
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Service X38 (15 min walk from Lathallan Roundabout)
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Falkirk Stadium (Falkirk FC)
- Football games
- Venue for parties, weddings, corporate meeting rooms
- Cafe
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Service: 2, 3, 4
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Air Thrill (Trampoline Park)
Airthrill has it all- trampolines, inflatable fun, basketball, football and dodgeball. An ideal location for entertaining thrill seekers of all ages.
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Service: 5, 6, 7, 8
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The Mariner Centre
The Mariner offers a Lagoon-shaped leisure pool with beach area and wave machine and baby pool. Other than swimming, the Mariner offers a wide range of sports facilities including squash courts and a studio as well as an excellent gym facility and our fun filled Soft Play.
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Service:1, X37, 38
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