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 - £85 and takes 12h 48m.

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 38m and costs £55 - £160.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Islamic Centre via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

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 Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Stirling?

The distance between Cardiff and Stirling is 411 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 Glasgow which takes 7h 42m and costs £50 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD 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 Glasgow which takes 7h 42m and costs £50 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 12h 48m.

Where does the Cardiff to Stirling bus arrive?

Cardiff to Stirling bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 8m 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Stirling by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
7h 42m
£54–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic CentreM8 / ...
12h 48m
£36–82
Drive 386 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Stirling386 mi
7h 8m
£95–137
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
4h 38m
£56–154
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to StirlingLondon Euston - Inverness
8h 43m
£92–154
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Stationmegabus 909 / ...
9h 48m
£61–377
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirling
4h 49m
£68–169
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirling
4h 53m
£86–197
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
5h 36m
£68–188
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 47m
£79–203
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirling
6h 34m
£67–316

Cardiff to Stirling by train and foot

52Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 409 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stirling via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Islamic Centre via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 48m.

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