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 £35 - £75 and takes 10h 30m.

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 39m and costs £40 - £110.

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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Islamic Centre via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

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 £70 - £240.

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 Sophia Gardens 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 £70 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 30m.

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?

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

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

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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
£72–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens 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 30m
£39–75
Drive 386 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Stirlingcar 386 mi
7h 12m
£94–135
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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 39m
£40–110
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
£101–139
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 18m
£204–666
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
4h 53m
£51–126
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 31m
£56–180
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 45m
£68–201
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain
6h 41m
£44–257

Cardiff to Stirling by train

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Distance: 412.6 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 Sophia Gardens to Islamic Centre via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 30m.

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