The average train between Chester and Stirling takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 Chester and Stirling. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Stirling at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Stirling station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Chester to Stirling train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.
Chester to Stirling train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stirling station.
Book your Chester to Stirling train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Stirling is 332.5 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Stirling via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 41m.