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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Stirling Castle is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Stirling Castle is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Stirling Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Stirling Castle. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Park and Ride via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Stirling Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Stirling Castle. 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 55m.

How far is it from Chester to Stirling Castle?

The distance between Chester and Stirling Castle is 267 miles. The road distance is 251 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Stirling Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £40 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Chester to Stirling Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Stirling Castle bus from?

Chester to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Stirling Castle train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Stirling Castle?

The best way to get from Chester to Stirling Castle is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Chester to Stirling Castle bus arrive?

Chester to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Chester to Stirling Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Stirling Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Stirling Castle is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Chester to Stirling Castle.

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

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Where can I stay near Stirling Castle?

There are 1524+ hotels available in Stirling Castle.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Stirling Castle 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 55m
£40–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus
8h 52m
£27–65
Drive 249.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Stirling Castlecar 249.6 mi
4h 14m
£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
£74–163
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 32m
£69–109
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
6h 1m
£79–233
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 27m
£58–140
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 39m
£72–160

Chester to Stirling Castle by train and foot

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 265.5 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Stirling Castle via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Stirling in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Stirling Castle via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Park and Ride in around 8h 52m.

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