Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Stirling to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stirling to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 7m. 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 $7, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m 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 Glasgow:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to Glasgow costing on average $16.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
The journey is about 6m faster (37m by train vs 43m by car) and roughly $36 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($16 vs $52). 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 Glasgow
How to get from Stirling to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stirling to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:15 AM0h40Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:15 AM0h40Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L8808411:46 AM0h28Stirling station (STG)12:14 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
L880839:42 AM0h33Stirling station (STG)10:15 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$161One-way0 transfers
W828359:30 AM0h34Stirling station (STG)10:04 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$161One-way0 transfers
W8285411:30 AM0h34Stirling station (STG)12:04 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:45 PM0h40Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)10:25 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 PM0h40Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)9:25 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:15 AM0h40Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)8:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Stirling to Glasgow
Travel to Glasgow 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 Stirling to Glasgow.

This is compared to other travel options from Stirling to Glasgow:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to Glasgow costing on average $16.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stirling and Glasgow 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 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
- Buses mostly depart from Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, Park's of Hamilton, Midland Bluebird to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Glasgow by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus, Park's of Hamilton, Midland Bluebird.
- 10 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
Travelling from Stirling to Glasgow: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
