The average train between Manchester and Stirling takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 4 hours between Manchester and Stirling. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Stirling at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Stirling station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Manchester to Stirling train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Stirling train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stirling station.
Book your Manchester to Stirling train tickets online with TransPennine Express and ScotRail.
The distance between Manchester and Stirling is 312.9 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Stirling via Haymarket in around 4h 11m.