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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Stirling is to bus and fly and train which costs £50 - £160 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Stirling is to bus and fly and train which takes 4h 17m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Islamic Centre via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Stirling via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Colchester to Stirling?

The distance between Colchester and Stirling is 483 miles. The road distance is 417.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Stirling without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £85 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Colchester to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Stirling bus from?

Colchester to Stirling bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Stirling train from?

Colchester to Stirling train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Stirling?

The best way to get from Colchester to Stirling is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £85 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £140 and takes 12h 7m.

Where does the Colchester to Stirling bus arrive?

Colchester to Stirling bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Stirling train arrive?

Colchester to Stirling train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Stirling is 418 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Colchester to Stirling.

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

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Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 584+ hotels available in Stirling.

Colchester to Stirling - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Stirling by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain
6h 33m
£85–292
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
4h 17m
£47–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8 / ...
12h 7m
£49–134
Drive 415.4 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Stirlingcar 415.4 mi
7h 16m
£102–147
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
4h 29m
£50–155
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain
7h 29m
£97–222
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
4. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 909
13h 12m
£77–261
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
4h 19m
£102–294
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
4h 31m
£107–324
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
5h 5m
£68–228
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
5h 17m
£79–258

Colchester to Stirling by train and subway

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6h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 479.8 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Stirling via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Islamic Centre via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 7m.

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