Getting Here

By Air | By Car | By Rail | By Bus | Useful Maps, Contact Numbers & Websites

By Air

aeroplaneYou can fly to either Edinburgh or Glasgow Airports from a wide range of international and domestic airports. It may be the case, however, that if you are flying in from a country that does not go direct to either of these airports that your journey will have to go via one of the London airports. There are very regular shuttle flights to both Glasgow and Edinburgh from London.Frequent coach transfers are available from each of the two airports to their respective city centres. From there, visitors can access the frequent and reliable train services which run to Stirling from both Edinburgh and Glasgow.If you are an international student flying in to Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport, then you may want to take advantage of the University's Airport Pickup Service. For more information and booking:

http://www.flybybus.com
(Coach Transfer from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh city centre.)

Or:
http://www.citylink.co.uk/timetables.htm
(Coach transfer from Glasgow Airport to Glasgow city centre)

If you are planning to drive, Glasgow Airport is approximately a 1 hour 20 minute drive to the University campus while Edinburgh Airport is a 45 minute drive.

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By Rail

Stirling train station interiorStirling’s location in the heart of Scotland ensures that the city enjoys excellent rail links with all major Scottish cities and, in turn, with the rest of the UK.Regular Scotrail train services run from both Edinburgh Waverley Station and Glasgow Queen Street Station. Details of all Scotrail services can be found at:

http:// www.firstgroup.com/scotrail

It is recommended that you alight at Stirling train station (not Bridge of Allan) and then make your way to the University by bus or taxi. Taxis are available from Stirling Rail Station concourse, with most buses to the University departing from Murray Place bus stop located just up the hill from the rail station.If you are coming from further afield the following can be used as a guide for rail travel times to Stirling.

Intercity Services from London to Stirling Station - 5 hours 15 minutes.
Edinburgh to Stirling - 45 minutes.
Glasgow to Stirling - 35 minutes.

Leeds to Stirling - 4 hours, 15 minutes. Manchester to Stirling - 4 hours, 30 minutes.

Bristol to Stirling - 7 hours.

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By Bus

bus on campusThe University is served by excellent bus links from Stirling city centre. At peak times some 19 buses per hour run from Stirling to the main University campus. The principal provider of bus services is First, with routes 50, 53, 54, 58, 62 and 63 all running to and from the University and Murray Place, Stirling. In addition, Ferguson's buses run to and from the University on routes 50 and 153. (Please note that while the service is regular, a 15 minute wait can sometimes be expected.) Click on the following links for further information:

http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/scotland/sescot/home/

http://www.firstforstudents.co.uk

Regular travellers to and from the University can also enjoy substantially discounted fares on First buses by purchasing a weekly, FirstWeek, ticket. FirstWeek ticket holders can enjoy unlimited travel within their designated travel zone over a period of seven days.

In addition Scottish Citylink are operating a service from Edinburgh to the University. Further details

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By Car

Visitors to the University

parked carsVisitors to the campus should note that at certain times, during semester, demand for car parking spaces may exceed supply. Visitors are therefore strongly encouraged to use the excellent public transport links to and from Stirling.Visitors to the University who choose to bring their car should note the following directions: If approaching from the East, South or West take the M9 to Junction 11. Once at the junction there is a roundabout which marks the end of the M9. From here you should take the exit for Bridge of Allan, follow the road through the town itself, and after about 200 metres you will find the University on the left. If approaching from the North take the A9 to the same roundabout and follow the same route through Bridge of Allan as above. From the North A9 via Perth and Bridge of Allan.
From the East A91 from St Andrews , M9 from Edinburgh.
From the South M74, M73, A80, M80, M9.
From the West M8, A80, M80, M9 from Glasgow.Visitors to the University are advised that a vehicle access barrier system operates on campus, from September to May inclusive.Visitors are requested to enter the University via the main entrance, and, keeping to the left hand, Visitors' Lane, stop at the manned booth to collect a Visitors' Parking Permit. Please note that possession of a valid permit does not guarantee a parking space.

 

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As part of the University's commitment to developing a Green Travel Plan, all students, staff and visitors to the University are encouraged to make use of Stirling's excellent public transport links, or other sustainable modes of travel, to access the campus.


Useful Maps, Contact Numbers and Websites

 

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