What is the cheapest way to get from Stirling to Plains?

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Plains is to bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stirling to Plains?

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Plains is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Plains?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling to Plains. However, there are services departing from Islamic Centre and arriving at Livingston Drive via Town Centre Stances and Bank Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Plains?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Plains. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Drumgelloch via Edinburgh Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Stirling to Plains?

The distance between Stirling and Plains is 61 miles. The road distance is 21.2 miles.

How do I travel from Stirling to Plains without a car?

The best way to get from Stirling to Plains without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £35 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Stirling to Plains?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Stirling to Plains, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Plains bus from?

Stirling to Plains bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Islamic Centre station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Plains train from?

Stirling to Plains train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Plains?

The best way to get from Stirling to Plains is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Stirling to Plains bus arrive?

Stirling to Plains bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Town Centre Stances station.

Where does the Stirling to Plains train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stirling to Plains?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Plains is 21 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Stirling to Plains.

Where can I stay near Plains?

There are 1436+ hotels available in Plains.

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There are 4 ways to get from Stirling to Plains by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Drumgellochtrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 39m
£39–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Islamic Centre to Town Centre Stancesbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Town Centre Stances to Police Stationbus 347 / ...
2h 46m
£5–7
Drive 21.1 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Plainscar 21.1 mi
28 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stirling to Plainstaxi 21.1 mi
28 min
£95–120

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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 Islamic Centre to Livingston Drive via Town Centre Stances, Police Station, and Bank Street in around 2h 46m.

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