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National Museum of Scotland
Major national museum covering Scottish history, science, design, and world cultures. One of Edinburgh’s most rewarding indoor attractions.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
37 m
Average duration
39 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stirling to Edinburgh Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stirling to Edinburgh Airport will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 32 trains that leave Stirling for Edinburgh Airport on Sun, May 31, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 39 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.
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L87058 · W83263
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W83020Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stirling to Edinburgh Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stirling to Edinburgh Airport:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to Edinburgh Airport costing on average $17 (€13).
Other travel options to Edinburgh Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€13) compared to roughly $11 (€9) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-5.38 (€-4.33). The journey takes 45m versus 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Stirling to Edinburgh Airport trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W83108 | On time 9:09 AM Stirling station (STG) | 0h38 | 9:47 AM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W83108 · L87551 | On time 9:09 AM Stirling station (STG) | 1h00 | 10:09 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
C14650 · W68788 | On time 9:34 AM Stirling station (STG) | 0h58 | 10:32 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
W83123 · L87678 | On time 9:40 AM Stirling station (STG) | 1h08 | 10:48 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
W83123 | On time 9:40 AM Stirling station (STG) | 0h40 | 10:20 AM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W83138 | On time 10:03 AM Stirling station (STG) | 0h41 | 10:44 AM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W83138 · W68808 | On time 10:03 AM Stirling station (STG) | 0h56 | 10:59 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
C15380 | On time 10:39 AM Stirling station (STG) | 0h40 | 11:19 AM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Stirling to Edinburgh Airport run on average 16 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 20:44. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 34m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 6:04 AM |
Last train 8:44 PM |
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Airport dining and convenience purchases cost more than city prices. Cards are widely accepted, but food and coffee are relatively pricey for budget travellers.
Tipping is not expected for quick-service airport cafes. In sit-down restaurants, 10-12.5% is appreciated if service is good and not already added. Round up taxi fares if you wish.
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