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The Smith Art Gallery and Museum
Community-run museum in a historic jail with exhibits on local life, trade, and Stirling’s civic past.
Flights from London to Stirling depart on average 54 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
There are 46 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 354 miles (570 km) distance in 1h 15m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 354 miles (570 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Flights per day 54 |
Direct flights 46 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 5:10 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 07
$29
Average ticket price on Sep 07
$296
Fastest journey on Sep 07
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 07
1 h 15 m
Flights on Sep 07
66
Distance
570 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Stirling is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Stirling will cost around $296 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
On Mon, Sep 07, we found 66 flights from London to Stirling, including 61 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 07 the direct flights cover the 570 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Mon, Sep 07 the longest flights will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RK 175
RK 8605
U2414
RK 330
U2605
BA1498
BA8718
BA8714
U2410
U2605Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Stirling among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $276.
Distance: 354 miles (570 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$276 Average price | $143 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $188 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 6m Average total duration 10h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Stirling:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stirling costing on average $143 (€115).
A bus is $201 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Stirling costing on average $276 (€223).
Other travel options to Stirling take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 10h 36m.
The table below shows live departures for London to Stirling flights for today, Sunday, September 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U2410 | 2:15 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 3:35 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1454 | 2:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 4:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1488 | 3:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 5:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1456 | 3:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 5:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2605 | 3:50 PM London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 5:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2812 | 3:55 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1490 | 5:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 6:30 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1458 | 5:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 6:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2613 | 6:05 PM London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 7:20 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1460 | 6:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 7:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1492 | 6:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 7:35 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2412 | 6:15 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h15 | 7:30 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2863 | 6:25 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 7:55 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2813 | 6:35 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h25 | 8:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1462 | 7:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 8:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8710 | 7:05 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 8:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2865 | 7:10 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 8:40 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2805 | 7:10 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 8:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2603 | 7:30 PM London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 8:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8728 | 7:45 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 9:05 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 330 | 7:45 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h35 | 9:20 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8972+ BA8758 | 7:55 PM London City Airport | 12h00 | 7:55 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8718 | 8:05 PM London City Airport | 1h15 | 9:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1496 | 8:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 9:40 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8730 | 8:45 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 10:05 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1464 | 9:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 10:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2314 | 9:20 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h15 | 10:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2871 | 9:40 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h25 | 11:05 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1466 | 9:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h15 | 11:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 1273 | 10:00 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 11:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2414 | 10:10 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h15 | 11:25 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1498 | 10:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h15 | 11:30 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, September 7 | |||||
RK 175 | 6:05 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h35 | 7:40 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2829 | 6:10 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 7:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1436 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 7:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1472 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 7:55 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8720 | 6:55 AM London City Airport | 1h20 | 8:15 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8700 | 7:00 AM London City Airport | 1h15 | 8:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2861 | 7:10 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 8:40 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1390+ BA8880 | 7:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 3h15 | 10:35 AM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1390+ BA8948 | 7:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h15 | 1:35 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1438 | 7:35 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 9:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1476 | 7:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 9:10 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 596 | 8:00 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 9:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2308 | 8:05 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 9:25 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2808 | 8:10 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 9:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1478 | 8:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 9:50 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8702 | 8:40 AM London City Airport | 1h20 | 10:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2410 | 8:45 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h15 | 10:00 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2302 | 8:50 AM London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 10:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2402 | 8:50 AM London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 10:10 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8752+ BA8948 | 8:50 AM London City Airport | 4h45 | 1:35 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1440 | 8:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 10:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1474 | 9:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 10:30 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2869 | 9:05 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 10:35 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1396+ BA8948 | 9:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h30 | 1:35 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8704 | 10:55 AM London City Airport | 1h20 | 12:15 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1446 | 11:10 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 12:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1480 | 11:10 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 12:40 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2312 | 11:50 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2404 | 12:35 PM London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 1:55 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2813 | 12:55 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 2:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1448 | 12:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 2:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8722 | 1:00 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 2:20 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1484 | 1:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 2:40 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1400+ BA8984 | 1:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 3h10 | 4:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
U2863 | 1:15 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h35 | 2:50 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Stirling — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stirling trip today.
Community-run museum in a historic jail with exhibits on local life, trade, and Stirling’s civic past.
Interactive visitor center at Bannockburn using immersive displays to explain the 1314 battle and Robert the Bruce’s victory.
Museum inside the castle exploring the history of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders through uniforms, medals, and stories.
Dramatic approach to the castle with broad views over the city and surrounding hills; especially atmospheric at sunset.
Atmospheric old quarter of steep lanes, stone buildings, and heritage sites that best captures Stirling’s medieval character.
Historic old town spine lined with civic buildings, churches, and views toward the castle; ideal for a first walk in Stirling.
A comforting soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. It is a classic Scottish starter, especially valued for its rich flavour and links to east coast fishing.
Scotland’s famous savoury pudding of oats, spices and offal, traditionally served with neeps and tatties. It is central to Scottish celebrations and Burns suppers.
Mashed swede and potatoes, usually served with haggis. This simple side is a staple of traditional Scottish meals and cold-weather cooking.
Established brasserie with a varied menu of Scottish and European dishes. Relaxed atmosphere, central location and strong local reputation.
Traditional pub and restaurant serving Scottish classics, cask ales and whisky in a historic atmosphere close to Stirling Castle.
Popular casual restaurant specialising in steaks, burgers and grills. Lively, reliable and well known for generous portions in central Stirling.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining cost less than Edinburgh, while local buses and casual meals stay fairly manageable for tourists.
Service is often included or optional. Tip restaurants 10-12.5% if service was good, round up taxi fares, and tipping in cafes is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Stirling by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stirling, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Stirling flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare London and Stirling airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
London City Airport is 12 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London City Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London City Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London City Airport: Elevators, ramps.
London Gatwick Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Gatwick Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Gatwick Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Gatwick Airport: Assistance.
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