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Compare train and bus for Stirling to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stirling to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m 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 Edinburgh:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to Edinburgh costing on average $18.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
The journey is about 13m faster (46m by train vs 59m by car) and roughly $38 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($18 vs $56). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Stirling to Edinburgh
How to get from Stirling to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stirling to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G8007812:38 PM0h42Stirling station (STG)1:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G8007812:38 PM0h42Stirling station (STG)1:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L870581:26 PM0h40Stirling station (STG)2:06 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L870595:52 PM0h45Stirling station (STG)6:37 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$181One-way0 transfers
- C146573:58 PM0h47Stirling station (STG)4:45 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$181One-way0 transfers
- W8319712:08 PM0h48Stirling station (STG)12:56 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM2h20Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)7:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$181One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 AM2h25Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)1:20 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$181One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM2h30Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)12:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Stirling to Edinburgh:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to Edinburgh costing on average $18.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stirling and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stirling station (STG) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
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