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The gateway to the Highlands and past home to Scottish royalty for 300 years

Our website offers cheap fares on LNER trains to Stirling - with no booking fees!
Some of our key routes to and from Stirling include trains to Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Inverness, taking in breathtaking views along the east coast of Scotland and through the Cairngorms.

Only 45 minutes north of Glasgow and 50 minutes west of Edinburgh, many LNER services stop at Stirling on their journey north into the Highlands.
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36,440
Fact About Stirling
The world's oldest football was found behind an oak panel in Stirling Castle — it has been dated to around 1540

Popular trains to Stirling

Step back in time in Stirling

Edinburgh to Stirling

Wednesday 22 May 2024
From
£4.80
330% greener than a car

Glasgow Central to Stirling

330% greener than a car

Inverness to Stirling

Saturday 25 May 2024
From
£14.40
330% greener than a car

These percentages were calculated using our Carbon Calculator.

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Step back in time in Stirling

Site of both the Battle of Stirling Bridge and the Battle of Bannockburn, Stirling is one of the most historically important cities in Scotland.

Explore the winding cobbled streets of the old town, climb up to the castle at the top of the crags, and take in views of Loch Lomond and the Highlands beyond.

Plus, when you join LNER Perks you'll get £5 free and 2% credit back every time you travel with us.

Things to do in Stirling

From Stirling Castle to the Old Town Jail, take a look at our favourite things to do and see in Stirling.

Where to eat in Stirling

Discover Scottish haute cuisine, try the local ales, or get a taste for haggis in Stirling's restaurants and eateries.

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The Magic of Motown

28th Feb

Seen by over a million people! It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. Come celebrate our brand-new show as we Reach Out and show you there Ain’t No Mountain High Enough with the biggest Motown party of the year. Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more. Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown! This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

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Stirling Highland Games

17th Aug

Experience the best of Scotland with a day out at the Stirling traditional Highland Games.

Jurassic Park

6th Sep - 11th Sep

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Which rail lines go through Stirling?

The main trains via Stirling station are LNER, ScotRail, and Caledonian Sleeper.

Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?

Students studying full time can save up to 40% on LNER tickets via UniDAYS. All you need to do is log in to your UNiDAYS account on our UNiDAYS offer page, then find the discount label on tickets.

How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?

Cancelled train

In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.

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If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:

- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’

- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’

- Enter your details and submit your request

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If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.

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Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?

On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.

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