The average train between Stirling and Thornton takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Stirling to Thornton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Stirling and Thornton. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stirling is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Thornton at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Thornton. However, there are services departing from Stirling station and arriving at Thornton station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Stirling to Thornton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
Stirling to Thornton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glenrothes with Thornton station.
Book your Stirling to Thornton train tickets online with ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Stirling and Thornton is 49.3 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Stirling to Glenrothes with Thornton via Haymarket in around 2h 15m.