The average train between Birkenhead and Stirling takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead to Stirling. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birkenhead and Stirling. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Stirling at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Birkenhead to Stirling? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Stirling station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Birkenhead to Stirling train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Stirling train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stirling station.
Book your Birkenhead to Stirling train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Birkenhead and Stirling is 308.8 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Stirling via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 33m.