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4.6Travel Information between Edinburgh and Stirling
 Distance | 30 miles (49 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $7 - $8 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $7 (€6) • 42 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $7 (€6) • 42 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus or ScotRail |
Travel 30 miles (49 km) by train or bus from Edinburgh to Stirling. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus or ScotRail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Edinburgh to Stirling.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Stirling by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Stirling is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 travel options from Edinburgh to Stirling: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Stirling is a train with an average price of $7 (€6).
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Stirling:
Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $8 (€7).
The fastest way to get to Stirling from Edinburgh is by train with an average travel time of 42 min.
Other travel options to Stirling take longer:
Bus takes 54 min on average.
Stirling is approximately 30 miles (49 km) away from Edinburgh.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Stirling is:
- 39 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Edinburgh and Stirling as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Stirling:
- Most travelers board their bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Stirling, Gooscroft Bus Station.
- Most travelers catch their train from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Stirling.
The following travel companies offer services from Edinburgh to Stirling:
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink or Bright Bus for buses to Stirling. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Edinburgh to Stirling tickets on Omio for $8 (€7).
- ScotRail or LNER can take you to Stirling by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for LNER from Edinburgh to Stirling for $7 (€6).
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Stirling with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Megabus or Scottish Citylink with 17 direct buses per day.
- 5 direct trains per day with ScotRail or LNER.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Stirling as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Stirling from Edinburgh.
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