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Cardiff to Stirling trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Stirling takes 8h 8m 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 8m
Duration
409 mi
Distance
£179
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
7h 37m
£152–257

Cardiff to Stirling train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Stirling. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Stirling at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Stirling.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 409 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stirling via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 37m.

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