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Edinburgh to Stirling train with Scotrail

Thu, 13 Feb
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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Stirling

Showing times and prices for 13 Feb

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Stirling is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
ScotrailP04493
08:340h48
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
09:22Stirling station (STG)
£131One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
ScotrailL90297
08:380h52
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
09:30Stirling station (STG)
£131One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
ScotrailL94242
08:050h53
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
08:58Stirling station (STG)
£131One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
ScotrailL94295
09:070h50
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
09:57Stirling station (STG)
£131One-way
0 changes

Edinburgh to Stirling train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 13 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Scotrail
L94242
ScotrailL94242
08:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0h53 08:58 Stirling station (STG)0 changesDirect
Scotrail
P04493
ScotrailP04493
08:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0h48 09:22 Stirling station (STG)0 changesDirect
Scotrail
L90297
ScotrailL90297
08:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0h52 09:30 Stirling station (STG)0 changesDirect
Scotrail
L94295
ScotrailL94295
09:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0h50 09:57 Stirling station (STG)0 changesDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Edinburgh to Stirling?

The best time to book your train from Edinburgh to Stirling is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Edinburgh to Stirling route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Edinburgh to Stirling per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Edinburgh to Stirling.

Train times from Edinburgh to Stirling

Showing times and prices for 13 Feb

Fastest Journey

48 m

Average

51 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

50 km

Of the 4 trains that leave Edinburgh for Stirling every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
ScotrailP04493
08:340h48
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
09:22Stirling station (STG)
£131One-way
0 changes
ScotrailL94295
09:070h50
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
09:57Stirling station (STG)
£131One-way
0 changes
ScotrailL90297
08:380h52
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
09:30Stirling station (STG)
£131One-way
0 changes
ScotrailL94242
08:050h53
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
08:58Stirling station (STG)
£131One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Stirling

Trains from Edinburgh to Stirling run on average 5 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
49 km
Average train duration
50m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
5
Train providers
2
Fastest train
42m
First train
05:18
Last train
23:39
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: ScotRail, East Coast and Caledonian Sleeper trains Edinburgh to Stirling

Travel from Edinburgh to Stirling from £4 with Omio’s train partners ScotRail, East Coast and Caledonian Sleeper! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

Train information from Edinburgh to Stirling with ScotRail:

  • Average Duration: 46 min
  • Cheapest Price: £12
  • ScotRail frequency: 15 a day

Trains from Edinburgh to Stirling

Train services from Scotland's capital to the historic city of Stirling are frequent and direct, offering a useful alternative to a drive up the motorway. Travellers planning a visit to Stirling Castle or the Wallace Monument can take  direct trains from Edinburgh to Stirling seven days a week, with journey times of around 40 minutes. Departures run throughout the day, from early morning to very late in the evening on most days, with slightly fewer services on Sundays.

Which train companies travel from Edinburgh to Stirling?

Scotland's national rail operator, ScotRail, provides all the daily direct trains from Edinburgh to Stirling. Due to the frequency of direct connections from the capital, indirect journeys are not a practical consideration on this route.

How long is the train from Edinburgh to Stirling?

The fastest trains to Stirling from Edinburgh Waverley station take just 40 minutes to complete the 37-mile trip north-west up the Forth valley to Stirling. Most services take from one to eight minutes longer to cover this route.

How many trains are there from Edinburgh to Stirling?

The ScotRail weekday schedule begins with an early morning service to Stirling leaving Edinburgh Waverley just after 5:00 a.m.  The timetable continues with trains departing roughly every half hour throughout the day and evening, with the final connection  from the capital leaving around 11:30 p.m.  The Sunday timetable features fewer services,  with a first departure to Stirling leaving Edinburgh in the mid-morning and an hourly service in the evening.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Edinburgh to Stirling?

Departure train station: Edinburgh Waverley Station is located in the heart of the Scottish capital, with numerous public transport connections provided by tram and city bus routes stopping nearby on Princes Street as well as a 24-hour airport shuttle service from Waverley Bridge. Station facilities include a pub, fast-food restaurant, supermarket, left luggage store and  taxi rank on the main concourse.

Arrival train station: Stirling Station is located in the city centre, adjacent to the Thistles shopping centre and a short walk from the castle, served by city buses stopping nearby on Station Road and Goosecroft Road. Passenger facilities include a coffee shop, newsagent,  cash point, free WiFi and a taxi rank.

FAQs: Edinburgh to Stirling train

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Stirling 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 Edinburgh to Stirling.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Stirling can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Stirling is £11; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Edinburgh to Stirling train travel time is 42 min   for the 30 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Edinburgh to Stirling leaves at 05: 18. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Edinburgh to Stirling leaves at 23: 39.
Yes, there are 6 direct trains a day from Edinburgh to Stirling with ScotRail or LNER. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
For the trip from Edinburgh to Stirling you can take a train with ScotRail or LNER. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Stirling from Edinburgh on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 39.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Stirling, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Stirling from Edinburgh is worth doing with a journey time of 42 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Stirling by train is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Stirling including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Stirling

Edinburgh
Stirling
The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your trip from Edinburgh to Stirling.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • The Pasty Shop
  • The Beer House
  • M&S
  • Pret a Manger
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
Hotel
  • Old Waverley Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Edinburgh
  • The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Public transport options for Edinburgh Waverley
  • Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
  • Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
  • Metro: No metro available.
HaymarketWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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 platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Public transport options for Haymarket
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
7 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Edinburgh Park
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
The major train station for arrivals in Stirling is Stirling. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stirling for your journey to Stirling from Edinburgh.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 21:00 Saturday 06:20 - 21:00 Sunday 08:50 - 22:00
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHSmith
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings - one on platform 2 and another on platform 3
Public transport options for Stirling
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the parking bays outside the main station entrance

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