How much does a train ticket from Stirling to Edinburgh cost?

The average train ticket price from Stirling to Edinburgh is $18. The best way to find train tickets from Stirling to Edinburgh is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Stirling to Edinburgh?

A train trip between Stirling and Edinburgh is around 47m, although the fastest train will take about 34m. This is the time it takes to travel the 31 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Stirling and Edinburgh?

The number of trains from Stirling to Edinburgh can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 28. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Stirling to Edinburgh by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Stirling to Edinburgh?

When taking the train from Stirling to Edinburgh, you can travel comfortably and safely with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway.

What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Once in Edinburgh, you can explore the city. The top sights and things to do are Rosslyn Chapel, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Zoo, The Edinburgh Dungeon, Old Town.

Train Stirling to Edinburgh from $16

Next train departures

Next departures for Stirling to Edinburgh on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:00pm	Stirling	38m	5:38pm	Edinburgh Park	CheapestFastest
Train	5:00pm	Stirling	48m	5:48pm	Waverley	No tags
Train	5:35pm	Stirling	43m	6:18pm	Edinburgh Park	No tags

Next departures for Stirling to Edinburgh on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:10am	Stirling	39m	9:49am	Edinburgh Park	Cheapest
Train	3:50pm	Stirling	38m	4:28pm	Edinburgh Park	Fastest
Train	9:10am	Stirling	55m	10:05am	Waverley	No tags
Train	9:54am	Stirling	55m	10:49am	Waverley	No tags
Train	10:47am	Stirling	56m	11:43am	Waverley	No tags

Next departures for Stirling to Edinburgh on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Stirling	39m	7:43am	Edinburgh Park	Cheapest
Train	8:34am	Stirling	36m	9:10am	Edinburgh Park	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Stirling	53m	7:57am	Waverley	No tags
Train	7:21am	Stirling	50m	8:11am	Waverley	No tags
Train	7:25am	Stirling	1h 12m	8:37am	Waverley	No tags

Next departures for Stirling to Edinburgh on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Stirling	39m	7:43am	Edinburgh Park	Cheapest
Train	8:34am	Stirling	36m	9:10am	Edinburgh Park	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Stirling	53m	7:57am	Waverley	No tags
Train	7:21am	Stirling	50m	8:11am	Waverley	No tags
Train	7:25am	Stirling	1h 12m	8:37am	Waverley	No tags

Next departures for Stirling to Edinburgh on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Stirling	39m	7:43am	Edinburgh Park	Cheapest
Train	8:34am	Stirling	36m	9:10am	Edinburgh Park	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Stirling	53m	7:57am	Waverley	No tags
Train	7:21am	Stirling	50m	8:11am	Waverley	No tags
Train	7:25am	Stirling	1h 12m	8:37am	Waverley	No tags

Next departures for Stirling to Edinburgh on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Stirling	39m	7:43am	Edinburgh Park	Cheapest
Train	8:34am	Stirling	36m	9:10am	Edinburgh Park	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Stirling	53m	7:57am	Waverley	No tags
Train	7:21am	Stirling	50m	8:11am	Waverley	No tags
Train	7:25am	Stirling	1h 12m	8:37am	Waverley	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:49 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Stirling to Edinburgh

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 47 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28train per day

47mAverage Duration

31 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $33	Average Duration2h 47m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $23	Average Duration47m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

ScotRail

2.5/514 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi3.4

London North Eastern Railway

4/530 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Stirling to Edinburgh by train

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Which train companies travel from Stirling to Edinburgh?
What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/13

$16

11/14

$16

Today

$16

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$16

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$16

11/18

$16

11/19

$16

11/20

$16

The cheapest trip from Stirling to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Stirling to Edinburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $21 for a train ticket from Stirling to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-16.