The average train between Stirling and Edinburgh takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Stirling to Edinburgh. 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 Stirling and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Stirling is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:17 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stirling station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
Stirling to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
Stirling to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Stirling to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Stirling and Edinburgh is 49.6 km. The road distance is 58 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Stirling to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.
