How to get from Edinburgh to Stirling
- 42 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Stirling: bus. The two cities are about 42 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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42 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €20Reading date not recorded | 2h 56m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 2h 49m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€20Reading date not recorded2h 56m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Oct 92h 49m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Edinburgh to Stirling: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Edinburgh - Princes Street → Glasgowbus
FlixBus·54m - 2Glasgow → StirlingbusFlixBus·35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ScotRail; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Edinburgh to Stirling works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgow, about 54 min. Transfer in Glasgow and continue by FlixBus bus on to Stirling (35 min). In total it's roughly €13 over 2h 49m, 1 transfer.
Edinburgh to Stirling: common questions
Is there a bus from Edinburgh to Stirling?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Stirling from Edinburgh?
About 42 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Edinburgh to Stirling?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ScotRail.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Stirling?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026