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Cardiff to Stirling trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Stirling takes 8h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

8h 19m
Duration
413 mi
Distance
£177
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
  3. Take the train from Haymarket to Stirlingtrain train
7h 45m
£147–258

Cardiff to Stirling train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Stirling. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Stirling at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 412.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Stirling, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stirling via Crewe and Haymarket in around 7h 45m.

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