The cheapest and fastest trains from Dumfries to Stirling
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dumfries to Stirling is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dumfries to Stirling will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
To travel from Dumfries to Stirling you need to make at least 3 changes.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dumfries to Stirling
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dumfries to Stirling among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £61.
Distance: 118 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£61 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dumfries to Stirling train times
The table below shows live departures for Dumfries to Stirling trains for today, Wednesday 7 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:47 Dumfries | 2h50 | 09:37 Stirling | 3 changes | |
![]() | 08:48 Dumfries | 2h51 | 11:39 Stirling | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:40 Dumfries | 2h59 | 13:39 Stirling | 3 changes | |
![]() | 12:53 Dumfries | 2h39 | 15:32 Stirling | 3 changes | |
![]() | 14:53 Dumfries | 2h44 | 17:37 Stirling | 3 changes |
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Compare prices and tickets Dumfries to Stirling by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dumfries to Stirling
Trains from Dumfries to Stirling run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 20:57. The fastest train covers the 118 km distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 118 km |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 05:50 |
Last train 20:57 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Dumfries to Stirling trainsScotRail trains will get you between Dumfries and Stirling from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dumfries to Stirling train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dumfries to Stirling by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stirling, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dumfries and Stirling
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:35 - 19:30 Saturday 06:35 - 19:30 Sunday 10:30 - 19:55
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to both platforms and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2; these toilet facilities are available from 06:30-19:30. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilet facilities are available from 06:30-19:30. Radar - National Key Scheme toilets are located on Platform 1; available 24 hours a day.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings - one on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 21:00 Saturday 06:20 - 21:00 Sunday 08:50 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 10
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Most taxis accessible, at front of station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse (RADAR key required) and in the Waiting Room on Platform 3.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings - one on platform 2 and another on platform 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the parking bays outside the main station entrance
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