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How to get fromStirling to Forthby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Stirling to Forth by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stirling to Motherwelltrain train Southbound
    2. Take the train from Motherwell to Lanarktrain train Glasgow Central - Lanark / ...
    2h 14m
    £13–23

  2. Drive 32.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stirling to Forthcar car 32.2 mi
    39 min
    £8–12

  3. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Woodstock Streetbus bus 240X
    3h 7m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Stirling to Forthtaxi taxi 32.2 mi
    39 min
    £65–85

  5. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain train Glasgow Central - Lanark
    2h 53m
    £26–51

  6. Line 31 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cross to Bus Terminalbus bus 31
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Kirk Greenbus bus 34A / ...
    3h 19m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X22
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Terminalbus bus X51
    3. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Kirk Greenbus bus 34A / ...
    3h 37m

Stirling to Forth by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Forth, South Lanarkshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stirling to Kirk Green via Motherwell, Lanark, and High Street in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Kirk Green via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street in around 3h 7m.

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