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Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price on Sep 07
$16
Average ticket price on Sep 07
$16
Fastest journey on Sep 07
29 m
Average journey duration on Sep 07
32 m
Trains on Sep 07
12
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stirling to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stirling to Glasgow will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
On Mon, Sep 07, we found 12 trains from Stirling to Glasgow, including 12 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 07 the direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Mon, Sep 07 the slowest trains will take 34 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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W82812Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stirling to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Stirling to Glasgow:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to Glasgow costing on average $16.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
The journey is about 9m faster (34m by train vs 43m by car) and roughly $37 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($16 vs $53). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Scotrail, ScotRail.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Stirling to Glasgow trains for today, Sunday, September 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W82870 | On time 1:30 PM Stirling station (STG) | 0h33 | 2:03 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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W82812 | 6:29 AM Stirling station (STG) | 0h34 | 7:03 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88021 | 6:52 AM Stirling station (STG) | 0h32 | 7:24 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C15269 | 6:57 AM Stirling station (STG) | 0h36 | 7:33 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W82838 | 7:25 AM Stirling station (STG) | 0h35 | 8:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88023 | 7:38 AM Stirling station (STG) | 0h37 | 8:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88024 | 7:54 AM Stirling station (STG) | 0h34 | 8:28 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W82708 | 7:59 AM Stirling station (STG) | 0h36 | 8:35 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88026 | 8:17 AM Stirling station (STG) | 0h29 | 8:46 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14809 | 8:24 AM Stirling station (STG) | 0h32 | 8:56 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W82787 | 8:28 AM Stirling station (STG) | 0h37 | 9:05 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88027 | 8:45 AM Stirling station (STG) | 0h36 | 9:21 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W82848 | 8:57 AM Stirling station (STG) | 0h37 | 9:34 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Stirling to Glasgow run on average 10 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 but you can travel from only $5 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (35 km) distance in 27m.
Distance 21 miles (35 km) |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 5:28 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stirling to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stirling to Glasgow trains use the Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Central. Use this guide to compare Stirling and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Stirling.
Wi-Fi is available at Stirling. ATMs are available at Stirling.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stirling: Parking, WC.
Available at Stirling: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: 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 Information Desk on Concourse, 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.
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Argyle Street has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Argyle Street.
Ticket office support is available at Argyle Street.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Argyle Street: Parking.
Available at Argyle Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Argyle Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - escalators & stairs to below ground Island platform, 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.
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