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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Stirling is to train and bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 27m.

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 train between Chester and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Stirling via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

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 47m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Chester to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Stirling train from?

Chester to Stirling train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Where does the Chester to Stirling train arrive?

Chester to Stirling train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 371+ hotels available in Stirling.

Chester to Stirling - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 47m
£95–166
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus
7h 27m
£37–72
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 48m
£70–215
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood streetbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain
8h 20m
£70–139
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 51m
£77–202
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 22m
£70–184
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 35m
£78–186

Chester to Stirling by train and foot

133Weekly Services

4h 47mAverage Duration

£95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.9 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 47m.

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