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Compare train and bus for Alloa to Stirling
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alloa to Stirling among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 5 miles (9 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
38m Average total duration Fastest 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Alloa to Stirling:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alloa to Stirling costing on average $6 (€6).
Other travel options to Stirling take longer:
Bus takes on average 29m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (8m by train vs 19m by car). Tickets start at around $6 (€6) compared to roughly $3 (€3) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Scotrail, ScotRail.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Why should you book Alloa to Stirling trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Scotrail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Scotrail, but also compare tickets for the likes of ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Alloa to Stirling.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Scotrail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Alloa to Stirling.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Alloa to Stirling.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Alloa to Stirling
Trains from Alloa to Stirling run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€6) but you can travel from only $4 (€4) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 5 miles (9 km) distance in 8m.
Distance 5 miles (9 km) |
Average train duration 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€6) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 8m |
First train 6:16 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Alloa to Stirling trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Alloa and Stirling from $4 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Alloa to Stirling
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alloa to Stirling by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stirling, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Alloa to Stirling
Most Alloa to Stirling trains use the Alloa to Stirling station pair. Use this guide to compare Alloa and Stirling train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Alloa station do trains to Stirling leave from?
Getting to Alloa from Alloa city centre
Alloa train station facilities and services
Alloa has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Alloa.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Alloa: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Alloa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Alloa: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform Blue Badge parking bays: 3, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Stirling station do trains from Alloa arrive at?
Getting to Stirling from Stirling city centre
Stirling train station facilities and services
Stirling has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Stirling.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Stirling. ATMs are available at Stirling.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stirling. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stirling: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stirling: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stirling: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 10, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Most taxis accessible, at front of station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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