The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Airport to Stirling
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Stirling is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Stirling will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 12 trains that leave Edinburgh Airport for Stirling every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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W73934Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Edinburgh Airport to Stirling
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Airport to Stirling among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 40 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£13 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Airport to Stirling train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Airport to Stirling trains for tomorrow, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W72755 · W73878 | On time 09:26 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h02 | 10:28 Stirling station (STG) | 1 change | |
W73878 | On time 09:44 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0h44 | 10:28 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W73039 · W73884 | On time 10:12 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h11 | 11:23 Stirling station (STG) | 1 change | |
W73884 | On time 10:43 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0h40 | 11:23 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W73054 · W73929 | On time 10:47 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h13 | 12:00 Stirling station (STG) | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Edinburgh Airport to Stirling by coach or train
Compare coach and train 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.
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Why should you book Edinburgh Airport to Stirling trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs ScotRail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for ScotRail, but also compare tickets for the likes of LNER to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh Airport to Stirling.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh Airport to Stirling.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Airport to Stirling
Trains from Edinburgh Airport to Stirling run on average 20 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:43, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 38m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 07:43 |
Last train 22:12 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER from Edinburgh Airport to Stirling trainsScotRail, LNER trains will get you between Edinburgh Airport and Stirling from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Airport to Stirling train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Airport 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 Edinburgh Airport and Stirling
- 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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