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Getting here

Situated in Falkirk, mid-way between Edinburgh and Glasgow city centres, the Helix site's geographical location makes it easy to access.

Our Helix Map offers Google-map based directions to the site - click here to explore the map

Road

  • From Edinburgh - take the M9 towards Stirling, exit at Junction 5 for Falkirk and follow the A9 to Etna Road Roundabout
  • From Glasgow - take the M80 towards Stirling, exit at Junction 8 for M876 and join M9 , exit at Junction 6 for Falkirk. Follow the signs to the A9. Turn right at Westfield roundabout to Etna Road roundabout .
  • From Carlisle and the South - M74, M73, M80, M876,M9,  and follow the signs for Falkirk as above.
  • From Perth and the North - A9, M9 towards Edinburgh, exit at Junction 6 for Falkirk  as above

Bus

Rail

  • From Edinburgh to Falkirk High (25 minutes) or Falkirk Grahamston (35 minutes)
  • From Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk High (20 minutes) or Falkirk Grahamston (50 minutes)
  • From Stirling to Falkirk Grahamston (15 minutes)
  • From London direct to Falkirk Grahamston (5 hours) or change at Edinburgh or Glasgow
  • There are also services to Polmont Station, Larbert Station and Camelon Station.
  • Visit www.scotrail.co.uk

Local Taxi Service

  • Bruce     0500 636000
  • Express  0500 638000

 

Distances from Airports

  • Edinburgh           19 miles
  • Glasgow              35 miles
  • Prestwick            57 miles

Walk, run or cycle

The Helix is well connected to walking and cycling routes, so you can plan to arrive on foot or by pedal power.

There are well maintained towpaths on the Forth and Clyde Canal and the Union Canal suitable for walking, running and cycling.

Sustrans route 754 passes through Falkirk

Use the Falkirk Green Travel Map to find local routes to walk or cycle.