There are 6 ways to get from Leith to Stirling Castle by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
1h 5m£5–75Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Stirling36.4 mi
1h 16m£3–6Bus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to The Cowane Centrebus 978
1h 38m£8–13Drive 37.3 mi
- Drive from Leith to Stirling Castlecar 37.3 mi
52 min£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Leith to Stirling Castletaxi 37.3 mi
52 min£110–130Bus via Bus Station
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 909
1h 52m£9–13
Leith to Stirling Castle by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leith to Stirling Castle is to rideshare which costs £3 - £6 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Leith to Stirling Castle is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £9 - £14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at The Cowane Centre. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.
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 Leith and Stirling Castle is 37 miles. The road distance is 37.5 miles.
The best way to get from Leith 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.
Leith to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Leith to Stirling Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Leith to Stirling Castle is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £5 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 1h 38m.
What companies run services between Leith, 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 Edinburgh, Bus Station to The Cowane Centre 4 times a day. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 1h 28m.
- 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 Edinburgh, Bus Station to The Cowane Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- £110–130
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
Leith to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Leith to Stirling Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stirling station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Stirling Castle is 37 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Leith to Stirling Castle.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leith and Stirling Castle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.