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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stirling to Plains by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain train Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Drumgellochtrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
    1h 39m
    £39–57

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Town Centre Stancesbus bus M8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Town Centre Stances to Police Stationbus bus 347 / ...
    2h 6m
    £5–6

  3. Drive  21.1 mi

    1. Drive from Stirling to Plainscar car 21.1 mi
    28 min
    £6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Stirling to Plainstaxi taxi 21.1 mi
    28 min
    £95–120

  5. Bus via Wellgreen Road

    1. Take the bus from Wellgreen Road to Town Centre stancesbus bus X36
    2. Take the bus from Town Centre Stances to Police Stationbus bus 347 / ...
    2h 31m
    £5–7

Stirling to Plains by bus

Calendar142Weekly Buses
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 60.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Plains, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stirling to Plains via Edinburgh Park and Drumgelloch in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Livingston Drive via Town Centre Stances, Police Station, and Bank Street in around 2h 6m.

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