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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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$18 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m 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 |
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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 $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to Edinburgh costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
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.
Y385619:34 AM0h40Stirling station (STG)10:14 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM2h30Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)12:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Y385619:34 AM0h40Stirling station (STG)10:14 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
W7382210:03 AM0h49Stirling station (STG)10:52 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$191One-way0 transfers
W738079:40 AM0h51Stirling station (STG)10:31 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$191One-way0 transfers
W737929:09 AM0h49Stirling station (STG)9:58 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM2h33Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)12:48 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$171One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM2h39Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)12:54 PMEdinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)$171One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 AM2h25Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)1:20 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Stirling to Edinburgh:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to Edinburgh costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 9 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 Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Megabus, Scottish Citylink.
- 9 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail.
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