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Cheap train tickets from Stirling to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jan 15

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
ScotrailL94119
05:21AM0h50
Stirling station (STG)
06:11AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$161One-way
0 transfers

Stirling to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Scotrail
L94119
05:21AM Stirling station (STG)0h50 06:11AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Stirling to Edinburgh?

The best time to book your train from Stirling to Edinburgh is 6 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Stirling to Edinburgh route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Stirling to Edinburgh per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Stirling to Edinburgh.

Fastest train times from Stirling to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jan 15

Fastest Journey

50 m

Average

50 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

50 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Stirling for Edinburgh every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
ScotrailL94119
05:21AM0h50
Stirling station (STG)
06:11AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$161One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Stirling to Edinburgh

Trains from Stirling to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $7 (€6)
Distance
30 miles (49 km)
Average train duration
46m
Cheapest ticket price
$7 (€6)
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
7
Train providers
3
Fastest train
40m
First train
04:16
Last train
23:44
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $7 (€6)

Train providers: ScotRail, East Coast and Caledonian Sleeper from Stirling to Edinburgh trains

For as little as $6 (€6) you can travel by train between Stirling and Edinburgh with ScotRail, East Coast and Caledonian Sleeper. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

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.

ScotRail from Stirling to Edinburgh train information:

  • Average Duration: 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: $15
  • ScotRail frequency: 24 a day

FAQs: Trains from Stirling to Edinburgh

FAQs: Travel by train from Stirling to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stirling to Edinburgh.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Stirling to Edinburgh can start from as little as $7 (€6) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Stirling to Edinburgh is $12 (€11); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Stirling to Edinburgh train time is 40 min   covering the 30 mile (49 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Stirling to Edinburgh leaves at 4: 16 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Stirling to Edinburgh leaves at 11: 44 PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Stirling to Edinburgh without having to change trains with ScotRail, LNER or Caledonian Sleeper. There are 8 direct trains from Stirling to Edinburgh each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Stirling to Edinburgh train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with ScotRail, LNER or Caledonian Sleeper. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Stirling and Edinburgh to compare what amenities they may offer.
Yes, you can take a night train from Stirling to Edinburgh with Caledonian Sleeper. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.  

Passengers board the train most frequently from Stirling, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Edinburgh from Stirling is worth doing with a journey time of 40 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Stirling to Edinburgh by train is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Edinburgh from Stirling including taking a train or bus.

Popular train stations from Stirling to Edinburgh

Stirling
Edinburgh
The major train station for departures in Stirling is Stirling. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stirling for your trip from Stirling to Edinburgh.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 21:00 Saturday 06:20 - 21:00 Sunday 08:50 - 22:00
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHSmith
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Cafe Aina
  • The Grand Buffet
  • Il Vicolo
  • Unicorn Cafe
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse (RADAR key required) and in the Waiting Room on Platform 3.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Forth Guest House
  • Terraces Hotel
  • Adamo Stirling
  • Golden Lion
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings - one on platform 2 and another on platform 3
Public transit options for Stirling
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the parking bays outside the main station entrance
The major train station for arrivals in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Park. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Park for your journey to Edinburgh from Stirling.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
7 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Dining
Dining
  • KFC
  • Krispy Kreme
  • Costa
  • Westgate Farm
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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 both platforms
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transit options for Edinburgh Park
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
HaymarketWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Dining
Dining
  • Sandwich Deli
  • Snax Corner
  • Keb’s
  • Masti
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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 platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
  • 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: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Grosvenor Gardens Hotel
  • Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
  • Brooks Hotel
  • Ardmillan Hotel
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Public transit options for Haymarket
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • The Pasty Shop
  • The Beer House
  • M&S
  • Pret a Manger
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
Hotel
  • Old Waverley Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Edinburgh
  • The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley
  • Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
  • Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
  • Metro: No metro available.

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