How to travel from Edinburgh to Stirling

There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Stirling including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Stirling is a bus with an average price of €11.

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Stirling:

A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Stirling costing on average €15.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Stirling is by train with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Stirling take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 8m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Stirling is approximately 31 miles (50 km).

The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Stirling is:

• Around 17 buses per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Stirling as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Stirling:

• Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Stirling station (STG).
• Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Stirling, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Stirling by train.
• Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Stirling by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Stirling with the following travel companies:

• 6 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
• 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.

Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Stirling often also extend their vacation to go to Glasgow, Ingliston, London, Dundee, Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stirling and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Stirling to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

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.