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Compare coach and train for Stirling to Alloa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stirling to Alloa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 9 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
39m Average total duration Fastest 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stirling to Alloa:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to Alloa costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Alloa take longer:
Coach takes on average 27m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (9m by train vs 18m by car). Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Scotrail, ScotRail.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Stirling to Alloa by coach or train
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Why should you book Stirling to Alloa 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 ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Stirling to Alloa.
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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 Stirling to Alloa.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Stirling to Alloa
Trains from Stirling to Alloa run on average 8 times per day, taking around 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 9 km distance in 9m.
Distance 9 km |
Average train duration 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 6:16 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Stirling to Alloa trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Stirling and Alloa from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stirling to Alloa train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stirling to Alloa 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 Alloa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stirling and Alloa
Most Stirling to Alloa trains use the Stirling to Alloa station pair. Use this guide to compare Stirling and Alloa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Stirling station do trains to Alloa leave from?
Getting to Stirling from Stirling city centre
Stirling train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Stirling.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Stirling. ATMs are available at Stirling.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stirling: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stirling: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Which Alloa station do trains from Stirling arrive at?
Getting to Alloa from Alloa city centre
Alloa train station facilities and services
Alloa has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Alloa.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Alloa: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Alloa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Alloa: 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 single platform Blue Badge parking bays: 3, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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