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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Stirling is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Stirling is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Islamic Centre via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Stirling via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Stirling?

The distance between Cardiff and Stirling is 415 miles. The road distance is 388.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Stirling without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 45m and costs £140 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Cardiff to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Stirling bus from?

Cardiff to Stirling bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Stirling train from?

Cardiff to Stirling train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Stirling?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Stirling is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 45m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Cardiff to Stirling bus arrive?

Cardiff to Stirling bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Cardiff to Stirling train arrive?

Cardiff to Stirling train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Stirling is 388 miles. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Cardiff to Stirling.

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

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Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 368+ hotels available in Stirling.

Cardiff to Stirling - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Stirling by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Stirlingtrain
7h 45m
£148–258
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
4h 50m
£57–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Lordswood Rdbus 111
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8
10h 59m
£58–110
Drive 386 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Stirlingcar 386 mi
7h 12m
£94–136
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Stirlingtrain London Euston - Inverness
8h 42m
£113–191
Train #2
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
10h 19m
£263–385
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
5h 1m
£66–149
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
5h 37m
£97–194
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
5h 48m
£106–196

Cardiff to Stirling by train

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7h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 412.5 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stirling via Crewe and Haymarket in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Islamic Centre via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 59m.

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