How to travel from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stirling, United Kingdom

The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Stirling is around 58km (36 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 45min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stirling by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out StirlingGlasgow Airport (GLA) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Stirling.

  • Duration57min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Stirling.

  • Duration45min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Renfrewshire Cab Co

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Drive

Drive to Stirling.

  • Duration45min
  • Distance58km (36 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Stirling

There are several options for getting from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stirling by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 57min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 45min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).

The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Stirling is around 58km (36 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 42km (26 miles)

It takes around 57min to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Stirling by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 45min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stirling is to take a taxi which takes around 45min and will set you back approx £95 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Stirling, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Stirling. It typically takes around 57min and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Glasgow Central, St Enoch SPT Subway Station and Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 57min.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Stirling. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 57min, 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Stirling. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inchinnan Balmoral Crescent and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

McGills Bus Service, Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and First South East and Central Scotland run regular bus services between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Stirling. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Stirling from Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to take a taxi which will take 45min and cost around £95 ($110).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stirling. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Stirling. instead which will take 57min.

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 Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Stirling. The distance is around 58km (36 miles) by road and it will take around 45min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stirling is to take the train which takes, on average, 57min and will usually cost around £13 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Stirling

Transport options from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stirling
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
57min
£13($15)
every 20 mins60km (37 miles)
Bus
1h 35m
£17($20)
hourly69km (43 miles)
Taxi
45min
£95($110)
on demand58km (36 miles)
Drive
45min
£7($8)
on demand58km (36 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Stirling

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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