How to travel from Glasgow to Stirling

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Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Stirling

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Stirling among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. 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 $5, and a train costs an average of $16.

Distance: 21 miles (35 km)

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$6

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$16

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1h 9m

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39m

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from Glasgow to Stirling

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:15AM0h35
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
10:50AMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)
$51One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:15AM0h35
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
10:50AMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)
$51One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ScotRailY38491
08:40AM0h27
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
09:07AMStirling station (STG)
$161One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ScotRailY39090
09:08AM0h29
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
09:37AMStirling station (STG)
$161One-way
0 transfers
ScotRailW73575
09:18AM0h34
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
09:52AMStirling station (STG)
$161One-way
0 transfers
ScotRailW73503
08:49AM0h37
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
09:26AMStirling station (STG)
$161One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:15AM0h35
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
11:50AMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)
$51One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM0h35
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
09:50AMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)
$51One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:15PM0h35
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
12:50PMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)
$51One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Stirling.

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There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and Stirling including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Stirling is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Stirling costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Stirling is by train with an average journey time of 26m.

Other travel options to Stirling take longer:

Bus takes on average 35m.

The distance from Glasgow to Stirling is approximately 21 miles (35 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Stirling is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Stirling:
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Stirling station (STG).
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Stirling, Gooscroft Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Stirling, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach West Scotland, Ember, Midland Bluebird to go to Stirling by bus.
  • Travel with ScotRail, ScotRail to go to Stirling by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Stirling with the following travel companies:
  • 23 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink, Midland Bluebird.
  • 7 direct trains per day with ScotRail, ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Stirling often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, 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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