There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to StirlingEdinburgh - Dunblane / ...
1h 5m£5–75Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Stirling36.4 mi
1h 17m£3–6Bus
- Take the bus from Princes Street to The Cowane Centre978
1h 33m£8–12Drive 36.2 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle36.2 mi
51 min£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle36.2 mi
51 min£100–130Bus via Bus Station
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station909
1h 52m£9–13
Edinburgh to Stirling Castle by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle is to rideshare which costs £3 - £6 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £8 - £13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at The Cowane Centre. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Stirling. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Edinburgh and Stirling Castle is 37 miles. The road distance is 36.4 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £5 - £75.
The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirling takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Edinburgh to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Stirling Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £5 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Stirling Castle, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirling every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–13 and the journey takes 51 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Princes Street to The Cowane Centre twice daily. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 1h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Princes Street to The Cowane Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- £100–130
E&I Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 554 6775
- Website
- introducingedinburgh.com
Drymen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1360 660077
City Cabs Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 228 1211
- Website
- citycabs.co.uk
Central Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
Capital Cars
- Phone
- +44 131 777 7777
- Website
- capitalcarsscotland.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Stirling Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stirling station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Stirling Castle is 36 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle.
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There are 574+ hotels available in Stirling Castle.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh and Stirling Castle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.