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London King's Cross to Stirling trains

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Soak up the stunning landscapes of England and Scotland as you speed smoothly between London and Stirling.

Travelling with LNER means you'll arrive at your destination feeling refreshed and relaxed. With our price promise, you'll also get the best value tickets when you book direct.
Average travel time
5h 13m
Distance
354 miles
Greener than a car by
330%

Our cheapest upcoming fares

Standard Class

Sunday 28 Apr 2024
From
£93.20

Standard Class

Wednesday 22 May 2024
From
£42.20

First Class

Tuesday 4 Jun 2024
From
£113.90

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Upcoming direct journeys for London Kings Cross to Stirling

First train 12:00 Last train 12:00

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Stirling is fun for all the family

If you're canny, you can easily find cheap train tickets from London King's Cross to Stirling and back, with timetables updated in real time.

LNER trains arrive and depart at Stirling station, close to the river and the city centre.

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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No only will you never pay a booking fee when you book your ticket with LNER, you can also sign up for LNER Perks.

When you sign up for Perks, you'll get:

  • Get £5 free to spend on your next journey
  • 2% back on all LNER  journeys

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RELATED FAQS

Are there direct trains between London King's Cross and Stirling?

Yes. Direct LNER trains run from London King's Cross to Stirling with a journey time of around 5h 13m.

During the week, there is approximately 1 direct LNER train per day at 12:00.

Which rail lines go through Stirling?

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

Can you buy a Season Ticket between London King's Cross and Stirling?

Season Tickets are currently unavailable for this journey.

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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Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?

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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