Stirling to Edinburgh

Trains to Stirling

Updated July 2010

Although there is a coach service to Stirling, it takes nearly 3 hours to get there while the train takes only 45 minutes. The coach takes a lot of detours to cover the smaller areas on the way so taking the Intercity train is considerably faster and gives you more time to spend in Stirling.

Where to sit on the train

The train station in Stirling is very close to the town centre and you can grab a cup of coffee, some sweets or a newspaper, or, if you've been truly unlucky, shelter from he rain while you wait for the train back to Edinburgh.

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