Stirling Train Station
Stirling first joined the railway network in 1848, but today trains to the ÔGateway to the Highlands' arrive at a 1915 building by the famous Scottish architect James Miller. Stirling is well connected for destinations across Scotland, with regular services to Dundee, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness. It is also a stop on the famous Caledonian Sleeper service from London Euston.
The medieval heart of Stirling is known as the ÔTop of the Town', and its atmospheric streets are home to many restaurants, pubs and hotels, as well as attractions such as the Old Town Jail, where you will also find the tourist office. The walk from the station through the old town to Stirling Castle, the town's iconic fortress, is fairly steep and takes about 15 minutes. The Thistles, the main shopping centre in Stirling, is just south of the station.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
- Monday to Friday open from 06:20:00 until 21:00:00
- Saturday open from 06:20:00 until 21:00:00
- Sunday open from 08:50:00 until 22:00:00
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | The staff is available at specific times. Please check at the station. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Shops note | WHSmith |
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Cards and coins |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | WH Smith, Coffee Vending Machines |
| ATM | Available |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Automatic ticket gatesBlue Badge parking bays: 10 |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | The toilets are located on the Concourse (RADAR key required) and in the Waiting Room on Platform 3. |
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Available |
|---|---|
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer Service notes | |
|---|---|
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | ScotRail |
| Car parking spaces | 276 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 88 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | There are lockers available. |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Stirling station is served by a taxi rank or a cab office. Check availability before travelling, and pre-book if necessary. Consider using the following local operators:
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First Class Lounge
Trains to Stirling station
Stirling train station is mainly served by LNER and ScotRail trains.
While LNER services connect London Kings Cross to Stirling in 5h 48m, ScotRail train run from Inverness to Stirling in 2h 42m, from Glasgow to Stirling in 31m and from Edinburgh to Stirling in 46m.
Need more information on how to get to Stirling by train? Check out our dedicated page to trains to Stirling.
Stirling train station departures and arrivals
Want to know when your next train from/to Stirling station departs? Scroll down this page and click on the ‘Departures’ tab if you want to check all trains departing from Stirling railway station or click on the ‘Arrivals’ tab for more information about all services arriving into Stirling.
There are nine platforms at Stirling train station. The majority of trains use platform 2 (northbound services to Dunblane, Dundee and Inverness) or platform 3 (southbound services to Glasgow and Edinburgh). Platform 2 is accessed directly from the ticket office, and other platforms via a bridge with steps, ramps and lifts. Toilets and a waiting room can be found in the centre of the station between platforms 3 and 6.
Stirling train station parking
Stirling train station has one car park right next to the building. There are 276 parking spaces, 5 of which are accessible ones. Step-free access is available from the car park to the station.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Stirling station open?
Stirling station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.
Are trains running today from Stirling station?
Trains arrive into and depart from Stirling station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Stirling.
Are there toilets at Stirling station?
Yes, there are toilets available to use at Stirling station.
Are dogs allowed at Stirling station?
Yes, dogs are allowed at Stirling station, but they should be kept on a lead or in a pet carrier at all times.
Departures and arrivals from Stirling
Departures
Arrivals
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Edinburgh (Waverley) | ScotRail | 10:53 | 9 | On time |
| from Edinburgh (Waverley) | ScotRail | 11:03 | 3 | On time |
| from Edinburgh (Waverley) | ScotRail | 11:16 | 2 | On time |
| from Edinburgh (Waverley) | ScotRail | 11:21 | 6 | On time |
| from Edinburgh (Waverley) | ScotRail | 11:26 | 2 | On time |