The average train between Edinburgh Castle and Stirling takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh Castle to Stirling. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Edinburgh Castle and Stirling. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh Castle is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Stirling at 12:23 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Castle station and arriving at Stirling station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
Edinburgh Castle to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh Castle to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stirling station.
Book your Edinburgh Castle to Stirling train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Stirling is 49.5 km. The road distance is 59 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirling every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £16–29 and the journey takes 51 min. Two other operators also service this route.
