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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Stirling is to bus which costs £45 - £95 and takes 8h 51m.

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 Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

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 39m.

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 39m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m 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 National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

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.

Train or bus from Chester to Stirling?

The best way to get from Chester to Stirling is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Chester to Stirling bus arrive?

Chester to Stirling bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coop Live 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?

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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

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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 39m
£100–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coop Livebus Mc1
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8
8h 51m
£46–94
Drive 249.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Stirlingcar 249.5 mi
4h 13m
£62–90
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 44m
£67–205
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 19m
£72–132
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
£79–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
5h 39m
£60–177
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
5h 52m
£68–179

Chester to Stirling by train and foot

147Weekly Services

4h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 264.8 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Islamic Centre via Coop Live, Philips Park Cemetery, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 51m.

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