Stirling travel guide

Stirling Tourism | Stirling Guide

You're Going to Love Stirling

With a population of 33 012, Stirling is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stirling to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Stirling

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Allan Park (20 Allan Park) and The Grill Room - Hotel Colessio (33 Spittal Street) are great picks.

When to visit Stirling

Stirling in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stirling in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 120
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stirling

Plane

Although Stirling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 39 km from Stirling. The shortest flight to Stirling from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Stirling to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around S$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about S$ 15 for a 1h 48m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Stirling is the busiest station in Stirling. Another popular train station is Stirling Bridge of Allan, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 49 km from Stirling. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stirling, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 95 km and will cost you around S$ 19. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about S$ 18 for a journey of 249 km. The most popular bus station is Stirling Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, located 2.3 km from the city centre of Stirling. Stirling Forth Valley College is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Stirling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 39 km from Stirling. The shortest flight to Stirling from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Stirling to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around S$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about S$ 15 for a 1h 48m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Stirling is the busiest station in Stirling. Another popular train station is Stirling Bridge of Allan, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 49 km from Stirling. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stirling, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 95 km and will cost you around S$ 19. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about S$ 18 for a journey of 249 km. The most popular bus station is Stirling Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, located 2.3 km from the city centre of Stirling. Stirling Forth Valley College is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Stirling

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stirling

From 5-star hotels such as the Victoria Square to great affordable options like the Ravenswood Guest House, Stirling offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 188 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 209 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stirling

Most booked hotels in Stirling

Roman Camp Country House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 271+
Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 117+
Holiday Inn Express Stirling
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 127+
The Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 160+
King Robert Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 107+
Stirling Court Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 108+

Hiring a car in Stirling

Expect to pay S$ 2.53 per litre in Stirling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 30.26 and S$ 40.35.

Expect to pay S$ 2.53 per litre in Stirling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 30.26 and S$ 40.35.