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 £5 - £7 and takes 2h 6m.

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 station to Plains. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Livingston Drive via Town Centre Stances and Bank Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

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 Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Stirling to Plains?

The distance between Stirling and Plains is 41 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 23m and costs £15 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m 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 Bus 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 23m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £7 and takes 2h 6m.

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 Glasgow Queen Street 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Stirling to Plains?

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Where can I stay near Plains?

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There are 5 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 Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Drumgellochtrain Dalmuir - Edinburgh / ...
1h 23m
£16–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Town Centre Stancesbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Town Centre Stances to Police Stationbus 347 / ...
2h 6m
£5–6
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
Bus via Wellgreen Road
1. Take the bus from Wellgreen Road to Town Centre stancesbus X36
2. Take the bus from Town Centre Stances to Police Stationbus 347 / ...
2h 31m
£5–7

Stirling to Plains by train

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Distance: 41.2 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a train from Stirling to Drumgelloch via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 1h 23m. 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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