Falkirk to Stirling train with Scotrail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Falkirk to Stirling

Showing times and prices for Jul 24

Cheapest price

$4

Average price

$8

Fastest journey

12 m

Average duration

13 m

Trains per day

60

Distance

16 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Falkirk to Stirling is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Falkirk to Stirling will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.

Fast trains

Of the 60 trains that leave Falkirk for Stirling on Fri, Jul 24, 37 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jul 24 the direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .

On Fri, Jul 24 the slowest trains will take 14 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.

  • London North Eastern RailwayG80228
    5:03 PM0h12
    Falkirk Grahamston (FKG)
    5:15 PMStirling station (STG)
    $41One-way
    0 transfers
  • ScotrailL87794 · C15333
    8:14 AM0h40
    Falkirk High (FKK)
    8:54 AMStirling station (STG)
    $81One-way
    1 transfer
  • ScotrailW83185
    1:11 PM0h17
    Falkirk Grahamston (FKG)
    1:28 PMStirling station (STG)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers
  • ScotrailL87928 · W82842
    12:44 PM0h40
    Falkirk High (FKK)
    1:24 PMStirling station (STG)
    $81One-way
    1 transfer
  • ScotrailW83190
    1:39 PM0h16
    Falkirk Grahamston (FKG)
    1:55 PMStirling station (STG)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Falkirk to Stirling

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Falkirk to Stirling among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.

Distance: 9 miles (16 km)

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Train
Driving

$8

Average price

Cheapest

$5

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

45m

Average total duration

Fastest

15m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

30m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Scotrail

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Falkirk to Stirling is a train with an average price of $8 (€8).
The fastest way to travel from Falkirk to Stirling is by train with an average journey time of 15m.

Other travel options to Stirling take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Falkirk and Stirling including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Falkirk to Stirling among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 15m sooner (15m by train vs 30m by car). Tickets start at around $8 (€8) compared to roughly $5 (€5) 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, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), 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.

Live departures

Falkirk to Stirling train times

The table below shows live departures for Falkirk to Stirling trains for today, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
ScotrailW83158
On time
10:41 AM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG)
0h14
10:55 AM Stirling station (STG)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailL87873 · C15306
On time
10:45 AM Falkirk High (FKK)
0h36
11:21 AM Stirling station (STG)
1 transfer
ScotrailW83167
On time
11:11 AM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG)
0h15
11:26 AM Stirling station (STG)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailL87888 · C15348
On time
11:15 AM Falkirk High (FKK)
0h36
11:51 AM Stirling station (STG)
1 transfer
ScotrailW83174
On time
11:40 AM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG)
0h16
11:56 AM Stirling station (STG)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW83178
On time
12:08 PM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG)
0h14
12:22 PM Stirling station (STG)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailL87919 · W82909
On time
12:13 PM Falkirk High (FKK)
0h40
12:53 PM Stirling station (STG)
1 transfer
ScotrailW83182
On time
12:40 PM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG)
0h17
12:57 PM Stirling station (STG)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailL87928 · W82842
On time
12:44 PM Falkirk High (FKK)
0h40
1:24 PM Stirling station (STG)
1 transfer
ScotrailW83185
On time
1:11 PM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG)
0h17
1:28 PM Stirling station (STG)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailL87936 · C15357
On time
1:15 PM Falkirk High (FKK)
0h36
1:51 PM Stirling station (STG)
1 transfer
ScotrailW83190
On time
1:39 PM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG)
0h16
1:55 PM Stirling station (STG)
0 transfersDirect
Friday, July 24
ScotrailW830426:10 AM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG)
0h16
6:26 AM Stirling station (STG)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW830666:38 AM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG)
0h18
6:56 AM Stirling station (STG)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW830757:06 AM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG)
0h14
7:20 AM Stirling station (STG)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailL87770 · W828747:14 AM Falkirk High (FKK)
0h39
7:53 AM Stirling station (STG)1 transfer
ScotrailW832227:38 AM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG)
0h19
7:57 AM Stirling station (STG)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailL87781 · C152897:42 AM Falkirk High (FKK)
0h42
8:24 AM Stirling station (STG)1 transfer
ScotrailW831038:12 AM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG)
0h16
8:28 AM Stirling station (STG)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailL87794 · C153338:14 AM Falkirk High (FKK)
0h40
8:54 AM Stirling station (STG)1 transfer
ScotrailW831108:41 AM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG)
0h17
8:58 AM Stirling station (STG)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW831379:08 AM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG)
0h14
9:22 AM Stirling station (STG)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailL87828 · W828899:17 AM Falkirk High (FKK)
0h35
9:52 AM Stirling station (STG)1 transfer
ScotrailW831639:41 AM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG)
0h15
9:56 AM Stirling station (STG)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailL87843 · C153029:46 AM Falkirk High (FKK)
0h38
10:24 AM Stirling station (STG)1 transfer
ScotrailC1537910:11 AM Falkirk Grahamston (FKG)
0h17
10:28 AM Stirling station (STG)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailL87859 · C1534410:13 AM Falkirk High (FKK)
0h38
10:51 AM Stirling station (STG)1 transfer

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Why should you book Falkirk to Stirling trains with Omio?

Scotrail as well as London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) or ScotRail offer trains services from Falkirk to Stirling.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Falkirk to Stirling.

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 London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) or ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Falkirk 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 Falkirk to Stirling.

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  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Falkirk to Stirling.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Falkirk to Stirling

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Trains from Falkirk to Stirling run on average 7 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€8) if you book in advance.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 9 miles (16 km) distance in 14m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
9 miles (16 km)
Average train duration
15m
Cheapest ticket price
$8 (€8)
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
14m
First train
12:07 AM
Last train
11:36 PM
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
42 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail from Falkirk to Stirling trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail trains will get you between Falkirk and Stirling from $8 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Scotrail

About
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
14m
Cheapest Price
$8 (€8)
Scotrail frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, designated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions mentioned above
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks, some stations have catering facilities
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free but optional, recommended during peak times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket (£1-£3), maximum 2 dogs per passenger, assistance dogs free
Quiet zone

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
11m
Cheapest Price
$65 (€65)
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) frequency
1 a day

ScotRail

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
13m
Cheapest Price
$15 (€15)
ScotRail frequency
24 a day

FAQs: Trains from Falkirk to Stirling

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Falkirk 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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Falkirk to Stirling can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $8 (€8), while the average price is around $8 (€8).
The train from Falkirk to Stirling takes 14m and runs 7 per day.
The distance by train from Falkirk to Stirling is 9 miles (16 km).
The first train from Falkirk to Stirling leaves at 12:07 AM.
The last train from Falkirk to Stirling leaves at 11:36 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Falkirk to Stirling.
Yes, there is a direct train from Falkirk to Stirling. This service operates 5 times per day, provided by Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Falkirk to Stirling.
The train station in Falkirk that goes to Stirling is Falkirk Grahamston (FKG), which connects to Stirling station (STG).
The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Stirling is by train, with a cost of around $8 (€8).
The train journey from Falkirk to Stirling offers picturesque views of the Scottish countryside, with rolling hills and historical landmarks dotting the landscape.
Yes, a day trip from Falkirk to Stirling is feasible, as the journey takes 14m and covers 9 miles (16 km). Trains run 6 times per day.
Two to three days in Stirling allows enough time to explore its historic attractions, such as Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument, and enjoy the local culture and surroundings.
Yes, you can take the train from Falkirk to Stirling.
Since neither Falkirk nor Stirling are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Stirling include Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Perth, Alloa.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Falkirk to Stirling among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Stirling, travelers should be aware of common safety concerns such as pickpocketing in crowded areas, especially near popular attractions like Stirling Castle and the city center. Scams involving overcharging taxi drivers or unofficial tour guides can occur, so it’s advisable to use licensed services. Staying vigilant in busy spots and keeping belongings secure helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Falkirk to Stirling

Most Falkirk to Stirling trains use the Falkirk Grahamston to Stirling station pair. Use this guide to compare Falkirk and Stirling train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Falkirk
Arrival train stations in Stirling

Which Falkirk station do trains to Stirling leave from?

Trains from Falkirk to Stirling leave from Falkirk Grahamston. The station is from Falkirk city centre at Falkirk Grahamston station, Meeks Road, Falkirk, Falkirk, FK2 7EZ.
Falkirk GrahamstonFalkirk Grahamston station, Meeks Road, Falkirk, Falkirk, FK2 7EZShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Falkirk Grahamston from Falkirk city centre

Location for Rail Replacement ServicesBuses pick up/drop off in the station car park at the entrance to Platform 1

Falkirk Grahamston train station facilities and services

Falkirk Grahamston has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Falkirk Grahamston.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Falkirk Grahamston. 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.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Falkirk Grahamston: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Falkirk Grahamston: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Falkirk Grahamston: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Short steep ramp onto platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs. Alternative accessible route is via the roadbridge Blue Badge parking bays: 13, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

Falkirk HighFalkirk High station, High Station Road, Falkirk, Falkirk, FK1 5QXWifiParkingAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Falkirk High from Falkirk city centre

BusF2, F14 · 5m · $1 · every ~4 min

Falkirk High train station facilities and services

Falkirk High has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Falkirk High.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Falkirk High. 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.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Falkirk High: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Falkirk High: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Falkirk High: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1, ramp to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs. Alternative route is a long route using the subway under the rail tracks Blue Badge parking bays: 4, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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