How to travel from Edinburgh to Stirling

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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Stirling

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Stirling among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $8.

Distance: 31 miles (50 km)

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$18

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$15

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$56

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1h 17m

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2h 9m

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The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Stirling is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Stirling costing on average $18 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Stirling is by train with an average journey time of 47m.

Other travel options to Stirling take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Stirling including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Edinburgh to Stirling among Omio's users.

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from Edinburgh to Stirling

How to get from Edinburgh to Stirling by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Stirling is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • London North Eastern RailwayG80228
    4:33 PM0h42
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    5:15 PMStirling station (STG)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • London North Eastern RailwayG80228
    4:33 PM0h42
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    5:15 PMStirling station (STG)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • London North Eastern RailwayG80228
    4:33 PM0h42
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    5:15 PMStirling station (STG)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ScotrailL87271
    10:33 AM0h43
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    11:16 AMStirling station (STG)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • ScotrailW83075
    6:32 AM0h48
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    7:20 AMStirling station (STG)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • ScotrailW83137
    8:34 AM0h48
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    9:22 AMStirling station (STG)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:50 PM2h25
    Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)
    12:15 AMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)
    $131One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:55 PM2h25
    Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)
    11:20 PMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)
    $131One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 PM2h30
    Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU)
    11:20 PMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)
    $131One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Stirling

Travel to Stirling 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 Edinburgh to Stirling.

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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 $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Stirling costing on average $18 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Stirling is by train with an average journey time of 47m.

Other travel options to Stirling take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 39m.

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 Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Stirling by bus.
  • Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Stirling by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Stirling with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Megabus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
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.
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