What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Stirling?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Stirling is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Stirling?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Stirling is to fly and train which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Islamic Centre via Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Stirling via Stafford and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Bristol to Stirling?

The distance between Bristol and Stirling is 365 miles. The road distance is 388.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Stirling without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Stirling without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 29m and costs £70 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Stirling?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Bristol to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Stirling bus from?

Bristol to Stirling bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Stirling train from?

Bristol to Stirling train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Stirling?

The best way to get from Bristol to Stirling is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 29m and costs £70 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Bristol to Stirling bus arrive?

Bristol to Stirling bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Bristol to Stirling train arrive?

Bristol to Stirling train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Stirling is 388 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Bristol to Stirling.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Stirling?

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Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 574+ hotels available in Stirling.

Bristol to Stirling - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Bristol to Stirling by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
3h 39m
£44–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic CentreM8 / ...
9h 40m
£31–80
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
7h 29m
£75–265
Drive 386.1 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Stirling386.1 mi
6h 13m
£95–136
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirling
3h 51m
£54–122
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirling
5h 5m
£70–193
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
4h 53m
£58–182
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirling
5h 42m
£128–330
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to StirlingEdinburgh - Dunblane / ...
7h 44m
£57–614
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensway Q1
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Stirling
9h 49m
£114–153

Bristol to Stirling by train and foot

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7h 29mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 362.9 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Stirling, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stirling via Stafford, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Islamic Centre via Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 40m.

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