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It's really simple to reach Stirling Castle by train. Simply hop on a train to Stirling station and then it's just a short walk to the attraction. You can't miss the castle as you arrive in the city, it's perched high above the station behind its impressive defensive walls.

Stirling Castle is full of wonders for all to enjoy – you'll find it jam-packed with a fascinating historic collection and with so much to look at, it's suitable for all ages. For more information about opening times, visit the Stirling Castle website.

Station details & facilities

Ticket Office opening hours:
DayOpening Hours
Weekdays06:20 - 21:00
Saturday 06:20 - 21:00
Sunday 08:50 - 22:00
Ticket MachineAvailable
Staff helpUnavailable
Staffing levelPart time
Oyster PrepayUnavailable
Oyster topupUnavailable
Oyster validatorUnavailable
Pre-purchase collectionAvailable
Left LuggageUnavailable
ShopsUnavailable
Shops noteNews agent
PostboxAvailable
TelephonesAvailable
Telephone typesCoins and cards
Station BuffetAvailable
Station Buffet notes
Coffee shop Coffee kiosk Cold drinks vending machine Food outlet (Seating available)
ATMUnavailable
Bureau de ChangeUnavailable
Tourist Information OfficeUnavailable
Information Systems
  • Announcements
  • Arrival screens
  • Departure screens
ToiletsAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Baby changeAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
WiFi notes

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Web kioskUnavailable
Customer Service notes
Cycle storageAvailable
Cycle storage spaces88
Sheltered cycle storageAvailable
Cycle storage CCTVAvailable
Step-free accessPart of station
Step-free access notes

Level to platform 2 with connecting lift to platforms 3 - 8, no access to platform 9 & 10 and connecting footbridge with stairs to all platforms.

Ramps for train accessAvailable
WheelchairsAvailable
Induction LoopAvailable
Accessible ticket machinesAvailable
Accessible Booking Office counterAvailable
Accessible taxisunknown
Accessible taxis notes

Most taxis accessible, at front of station.

Departures and arrivals from Stirling

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Stirling station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departing toTrainTimePlatformStatus
to Glasgow Queen StreetScotRail08:036On time
to DunblaneScotRail08:042On time
to AberdeenScotRail08:102On time
to AlloaScotRail08:296On time
to Glasgow Queen StreetScotRail08:303On time
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Arriving fromTrainTimePlatformStatus
from AlloaScotRail08:016On time
from Edinburgh (Waverley)ScotRail08:032On time
from Glasgow Queen StreetScotRail08:092On time
from DunblaneScotRail08:263On time
from Glasgow Queen StreetScotRail08:276On time
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