Stirling is well-served by its central Stirling Railway Station and Stirling Bus Station, both conveniently located within close proximity to the city centre.
Frequent train services connect Stirling to major Scottish cities. Journeys from Glasgow Queen Street typically take around 25-46 minutes, with tickets starting from approximately £10.70. From Edinburgh Waverley, the journey is generally 51 minutes to 1 hour 2 minutes, with tickets available from about £5.20. Direct services also extend to Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Inverness. Additionally, direct Lumo train services to London Euston are expected to commence in mid-2026.
Stirling Bus Station acts as a primary hub for bus travel. Services from Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station take about 35-41 minutes, with fares starting from around £4-£12. Buses from Edinburgh's Princes Street typically take approximately 1 hour 29 minutes, with tickets ranging from £8-£13. Major operators include Scottish Citylink and Megabus. Local bus routes are extensive, including a Park and Ride service to Stirling Castle, and Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) is available for rural areas via pre-booking.
Driving to Stirling offers flexibility. The drive from Edinburgh usually takes around 49 minutes (approximately 36.4 miles) and may cost between £8-£13 in fuel. From Glasgow, the journey is quicker, typically 32 minutes (about 27.1 miles), with fuel costs estimated at £6-£10. Car rental services are available from various providers in Stirling, including Arnold Clark, Europcar, and Enterprise.
Rideshare services are an option, with journeys from Edinburgh potentially costing £3-£6 and taking around 1 hour 3 minutes. Taxis from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle are available, with fares estimated between £100-£130 and a travel time of about 49 minutes.
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