How to travel from Dunfermline to Stirling, United Kingdom

The distance between Dunfermline and Stirling is around 38km (24 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 32min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Stirling by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out StirlingDunfermline if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Stirling Bus Station.

  • Duration54min
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
Operated by

Fishers Tours of Dundee

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Stirling.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Stirling.

  • Duration32min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £59($70)
Operated by

Uptown Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Stirling.

  • Duration32min
  • Distance38km (24 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Stirling

There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Stirling by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £5 ($6) and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 32min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £59 ($70).

The distance between Dunfermline and Stirling is around 38km (24 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 30km (19 miles)

It takes around 54min to get from Dunfermline and Stirling by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 32min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Stirling is to take a taxi which takes around 32min and will set you back approx £59 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Stirling, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £5 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Stirling. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.

First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Dunfermline and Stirling. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dunfermline and Stirling. It typically takes around 54min and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dunfermline and Stirling with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 54min.

Fishers Tours of Dundee, Stagecoach East Scotland and Midland Bluebird run regular bus services between Dunfermline and Stirling. Buses run twice a week and take around 54min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunfermline to Stirling. We recommend that you take the bus to Stirling Bus Station. instead which will take 54min.

The closest major airport to Stirling is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Stirling. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dunfermline and Stirling. The distance is around 38km (24 miles) by road and it will take around 32min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Stirling is to take the bus which takes, on average, 54min and will usually cost around £7 ($8).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Stirling

Transport options from Dunfermline to Stirling
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
54min
£7($8)
twice a week39km (24 miles)
Bus via Larbert, Forth Valley Royal Hospital1h 15m
£5($6)
hourly42km (26 miles)
Train
1h 15m
£12($14)
hourly81km (50 miles)
Taxi
32min
£59($70)
on demand38km (24 miles)
Drive
32min
£7($8)
on demand38km (24 miles)

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Airports near Stirling

The following major airports near Stirling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Stirling
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Stirling
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Stirling