- Recommended
The Smith Art Gallery and Museum
Local history museum in the Old Town Jail, exploring Stirling’s people, trades and changing town life through displays.
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
50 km
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.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Stirling will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 22 trains that leave Edinburgh for Stirling every day 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 48 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.
W83162
W83111
C14677
W83104
W83157
L87275
C14682
W83136
W83076
W83196Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Stirling among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. 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 coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 50 km
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£13 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Stirling trains for today, Friday 21 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G80228 | Delayed 16:20 16:33Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h42 | 16:54 16:54Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14686 | On time 17:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h45 | 18:18 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83045 | On time 17:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h50 | 18:28 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83068 | On time 18:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h53 | 18:59 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83078 | On time 18:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h52 | 19:30 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83105 | On time 19:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h48 | 19:52 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14687 | On time 19:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h43 | 20:17 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83238 | On time 19:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h53 | 20:30 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83243 | On time 20:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h48 | 20:51 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83247 | On time 20:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h52 | 21:30 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83276 | On time 23:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h46 | 23:49 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83280 | On time 23:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h56 | 0:32 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 22 August | |||||
W83032 | 5:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h49 | 6:07 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83043 | 5:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h53 | 6:26 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83067 | 6:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h52 | 6:56 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83076 | 6:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h48 | 7:20 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83104 | 7:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h54 | 8:28 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83111 | 8:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h54 | 8:58 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83136 | 8:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h48 | 9:22 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14677 | 8:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h53 | 9:30 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83162 | 9:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h50 | 9:56 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15378 | 9:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h53 | 10:28 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83157 | 10:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h52 | 10:55 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14682 | 10:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h43 | 11:16 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15382 | 10:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h48 | 11:26 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83173 | 11:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h51 | 11:56 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15386 | 11:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h48 | 12:24 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83181 | 12:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h54 | 12:57 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83186 | 12:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h53 | 13:28 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83189 | 13:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h50 | 13:55 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87275 | 13:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h42 | 14:15 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83196 | 13:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h48 | 14:26 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83201 | 14:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h48 | 14:51 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83207 | 14:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h50 | 15:26 Stirling station (STG) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Edinburgh to Stirling run on average 6 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 42m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 5:18 |
Last train 23:36 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Stirling — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stirling trip today.
Local history museum in the Old Town Jail, exploring Stirling’s people, trades and changing town life through displays.
Interactive former prison with costumed interpretation and rooftop views, giving a vivid look at Victorian justice.
Compact museum in Argyll’s Lodging showing domestic life, decorative interiors and objects from a grand townhouse.
Historic central route lined with old buildings, independent shops and easy access to key Old Town sights.
Popular public park below the castle with walks, monuments, play areas and excellent views of the historic skyline.
Large estate park with loch views, woodland trails and a family-friendly walking setting beside the university.
A rich Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. Strongly linked to eastern Scotland and widely eaten locally as a warming starter.
Scotland’s best-known savoury dish of sheep’s offal, oats, suet and spices in a casing. A traditional Burns supper favourite across Stirling and beyond.
Sliced sausage in a soft morning roll, a staple Scottish breakfast order. Its peppery, herby flavour makes it a classic quick bite in local cafés.
Elegant restaurant in a Victorian hotel, known for refined Scottish cooking and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Well-known casual spot for Scottish breakfasts, baking and light lunches. Friendly atmosphere and central location popular with locals and visitors.
Traditional pub near Stirling Castle serving Scottish classics, local ales and whiskies in a cosy historic setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Edinburgh, while visitor attractions and rail fares can still add up in peak season.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis, and cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Stirling Railway Station -> Stirling Bus Station
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh 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.

Most Edinburgh to Stirling trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Stirling station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Stirling train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: 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.
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: 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.
Stirling has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Stirling.
Wi-Fi is available at Stirling. ATMs are available at Stirling.
Ticket office support is available at Stirling. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stirling: Parking, WC.
Available at Stirling: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stirling: 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.
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