What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle is to rideshare which costs £3 - £6 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at The Cowane Centre. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle?

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 48 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle is 38 miles. The road distance is 36.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £10 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirling takes 48 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle train from?

Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £10 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £14 and takes 1h 48m.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at The Cowane Centre station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle train arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stirling station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle is 37 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle?

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Where can I stay near Stirling Castle?

There are 617+ hotels available in Stirling Castle.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
1h 14m
£10–28
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Stirlingrideshare 36.4 mi
1h 25m
£3–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to The Cowane Centrebus 978
1h 48m
£7–14
Drive 36.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castlecar 36.3 mi
50 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castletaxi 36.3 mi
50 min
£230–280
Bus via Erskine House
1. Take the bus from George Street to Stirling Erskine Housebus Ember
1h 54m
£7–11
Bus, line 38 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
2. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Bus Stationbus 38 / ...
3h
£8–12

Edinburgh Castle to Stirling Castle by foot and train

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Distance: 37.3 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Stirling Castle, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirling every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £15–28 and the journey takes 48 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Princes Street to The Cowane Centre twice daily. Tickets cost £7–14 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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