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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Stirling is to bus and line 100 bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Stirling is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Islamic Centre via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Chester to Stirling?

The distance between Chester and Stirling is 266 miles. The road distance is 251 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Stirling without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Chester to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Stirling bus from?

Chester to Stirling bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Train or bus from Chester to Stirling?

The best way to get from Chester to Stirling is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Chester to Stirling bus arrive?

Chester to Stirling bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G station.

Can I drive from Chester to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Stirling is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Chester to Stirling.

Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 625+ hotels available in Stirling.

Chester to Stirling - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Chester 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
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
4h 38m
£95–170
Bus, line 100 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus X30
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Shudehill Interchangebus 100
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8 / ...
9h 19m
£31–51
Drive 249.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Stirlingcar 249.5 mi
4h 13m
£62–89
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
5h 29m
£69–216
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Queen Squarebus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain
8h 18m
£75–139
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
5h 42m
£77–222
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
5h 8m
£73–190
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
5h 22m
£80–196
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Stirlingtrain
7h 10m
£140–331

Chester to Stirling by bus, foot, and train

6Weekly Services

8h 18mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Stirling.

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Distance: 264.9 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Stirling via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Islamic Centre via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 19m.

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