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Compare prices and tickets Stirling to Cairnryan by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stirling to Cairnryan
Trains from Stirling to Cairnryan run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €60 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 145 km |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €60 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 37m |
First train 06:52 |
Last train 20:00 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: ScotRail from Stirling to Cairnryan trainsScotRail trains will get you between Stirling and Cairnryan from €60. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ScotRail
About
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 37m
Cheapest Price
€60
ScotRail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, designated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions mentioned above
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks, some stations have catering facilities
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free but optional, recommended during peak times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket (£1-£3), maximum 2 dogs per passenger, assistance dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Stirling to Cairnryan
FAQs: Travel by train from Stirling to Cairnryan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stirling to Cairnryan.

Cheap train tickets from Stirling to Cairnryan can start from as little as €28 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Stirling to Cairnryan is €29; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Stirling to Cairnryan train time is 3 h 37 min covering the 144 km long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Stirling to Cairnryan leaves at 07: 04. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Stirling to Cairnryan leaves at 20: 21.
There are 4 trains a day from Stirling to Cairnryan which require at least one change with ScotRail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the Stirling to Cairnryan train with ScotRail. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route to Cairnryan from Stirling as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 21.
A trip to Cairnryan from Stirling is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 37 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Stirling to Cairnryan is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stirling and Cairnryan including taking a coach or train.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stirling to Cairnryan
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Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 21:00 Saturday 06:20 - 21:00 Sunday 08:50 - 22:00
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 10
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Most taxis accessible, at front of station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse (RADAR key required) and in the Waiting Room on Platform 3.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings - one on platform 2 and another on platform 3
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Stirling
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the parking bays outside the main station entrance
