Edinburgh Airport is the nearest, and has a good range of flights domestically, within Europe and beyond. It's 29 miles (47 km) southeast of Stirling, a 30-min drive along the M9 motorway. Or take the bus or tram from the airport to Haymarket or Edinburgh Park for frequent trains to Stirling. Glasgow Airport likewise has good domestic and European flights but fewer long-haul.
Stirling has trains every 30 min from Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh and Haymarket, and Perth; and hourly from Aberdeen and Dundee. There are trains every 15 min from Dunblane and hourly from Alloa. From Inverness there's an hourly service, alternately direct or changing at Perth. From Manchester or Birmingham change in Glasgow.
The journeys people plan most, with the main way by rail. Each route has its own page with every option, leg by leg.
Arriving at Stirling station: the way into town, tickets, step-free access and parking →
Stations, car parks and charge points around Stirling.
Car parks in and around Stirling. Check the tariff board on arrival.
Public charge points in and around Stirling.