The average train between Cheltenham and Stirling takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 every 2 hours between Cheltenham and Stirling. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Stirling at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Stirling station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Cheltenham to Stirling train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Stirling train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stirling station.
Book your Cheltenham to Stirling train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cheltenham and Stirling is 484.5 km. The road distance is 678 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Stirling via Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 3m.