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 £30 - £60 and takes 7h 7m.

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 42m.

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 42m and costs £90 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m 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 585+ 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 42m
£94–234
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 Islamic Centrebus M8
7h 7m
£33–56
Drive 249.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Stirlingcar 249.5 mi
4h 13m
£61–88
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 20m
£65–169
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain London Euston - Inverness
7h 18m
£71–114
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 52m
£76–190
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 12m
£61–230
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 24m
£73–246

Chester to Stirling by train and foot

147Weekly Services

4h 42mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.8 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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 42m.

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