University of Stirling Travel and Accommodation

The following information reflects only what happens to be known to the author. The information is provded without endorsement or guarantee as to accuracy or appropriateness.

Apart from the information here, there is also University information about travel.

Telephone Numbers

Telephone and facsimile numbers in the following are local. For calls from elsewhere, precede them by the code for Bridge of Allan/Stirling: 01786 (national) or +44-1786 (international).

Maps

See the separate page of University maps.

Travel

Scheduled air services operate between some European and North American cities and Edinburgh or Glasgow. There are frequent flights between London Heathrow and Edinburgh or Glasgow. Less frequent flights operate from London Gatwick and other provincial cities to Edinburgh or Glasgow. Some airlines operate flights to Prestwick (which is about an hour South of Glasgow). There are also overnight buses and sleeper trains between London and Stirling. The railway and bus stations in Stirling are located centrally, about 5 km away from the University. The University is in Bridge of Allan, a satellite village East of Stirling. There is a bus service to the University and Bridge of Allan from the central bus station in Stirling (near the railway station). There is a taxi rank at the railway station and in nearby Murray Place.

Passengers arriving at Edinburgh Airport may take a taxi to Stirling. This will take around 45 minutes and might cost about £65 (for an airport taxi) or £50 (for a pre-booked Stirling taxi). Before taking a taxi, be sure to agree a price with the driver. Alternatively, the public transport route is to take the airport bus to Edinburgh Waverley station, and then to take the train to Stirling. Trains to Stirling run roughly every hour. The whole journey will take around 2.5 hours, and will cost approximately £11.

Passengers arriving at Glasgow Airport may take a taxi to Stirling. This will take around one hour and might cost about £60 (for an airport taxi) or about £40 (for a pre-booked Stirling taxi). Before taking a taxi, be sure to agree a price with the driver. Alternatively, the public transport route is to take the airport bus to Glasgow Queen Street station, and then to take the train to Stirling. Trains to Stirling run roughly every hour. The whole journey will take around 2.5 hours, and will cost approximately £11.

You may be able to get a Stirling taxi firm to take an advance booking to pick you up at Glasgow or Edinburgh. However, they may ask you to phone on arrival in the UK. Try Mr. Malcolmson (phone 447177) or Jo Cars (phone 811782) in Stirling. For arrivals in Glasgow you could try a company like Glasgow Private Hire. In all cases, make sure you agree a price in advance and agree what happens in the event of flight delays.

Recent Weather

See the Stirling weather history for an indication of recent weather in this area.

Accommodation

The Stirling iCentre (phone 475019) should be able to provide more up-to-date and complete information than the following. The Stirling web site also lists local accommodation.

Express by Holiday Inn is about five miles from the University, and may need a car or taxi to there (though the Park and Ride bus is close). The Travelodge is about four miles away, but convenient for buses to the University. The Royal Hotel is about 5 minutes by bus or 15 minutes walk from the University. The Stirling Court Hotel is on the University campus.

B&B (Bed-and-Breakfast) establishments are cheap and comfortable. They usually offer a single/double room but with perhaps shared used of a shower/bath/toilet; breakfast is included in the price. Prices may vary depending on the specific room. There are many B&B places within 15-20 minutes walk of the University.

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