Polmont Prison - How to get there

Directions of how to get to establishment including public transport:

By Car

The prison lies 3 miles south east of Falkirk on the B805 road.

From the North

M90 to the Forth Road Bridge, M9 West to Junction 4 Or A9, M9 East to Junction 4

From the East

M8 West to Junction 4 Or M9 West to Junction 4

From the South

M74, A8 to M8 east to Junction 4

From the West
M80, A80, M876 to M9 East to Junction 4 or M8 to Junction 4

M9 Junction 4

Linlithgow / Bathgate, follow sings for Polmont Approx 3 miles.

M8 Junction 4

Bathgate, Follow signs for Falkirk Approx 10 miles.

The prison is in Brightons near Polmont follow the strategic traffic signs along the way.

By Train

From Edinburgh Waverley, the Dunblane train at 18 and 48 minutes past the hour Monday to Saturday and at half past the hour on Sundays. From Glasgow Queen Street; half past the hour Monday to Saturday and on the hour on Sundays.

There is a good 15 minute walk from the railway station but taxis are available at the station, telephone (01324) 623 999. There is a shorter route to walk via the canal path, accessible from the canal bridge a short distance along from the railway bridge.

By Bus

There are regular bus services from Glasgow and Edinburgh to Falkirk. From Falkirk the Maddiston bus service reaches the establishment.