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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Stirling is to bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 12h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Stirling is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs £100 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Islamic Centre via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Stirling via King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Dover to Stirling?

The distance between Dover and Stirling is 506 miles. The road distance is 485.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Stirling without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 43m and costs £80 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Dover to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Stirling bus from?

Dover to Stirling bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Stirling train from?

Dover to Stirling train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Stirling?

The best way to get from Dover to Stirling is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 43m and costs £80 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 12h 32m.

Where does the Dover to Stirling bus arrive?

Dover to Stirling bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Dover to Stirling train arrive?

Dover to Stirling train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Stirling is 486 miles. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Dover to Stirling.

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

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Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 584+ hotels available in Stirling.

Dover to Stirling - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Dover 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 via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain
6h 43m
£84–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoriabus 814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8 / ...
12h 32m
£37–105
Drive 483 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Stirlingcar 483 mi
8h 1m
£118–171
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
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 42m
£105–287
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Stirlingtrain London Euston - Inverness
9h 59m
£74–167
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
4h 54m
£110–317
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
5h 30m
£75–196
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
5h 28m
£70–208
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
5h 16m
£67–198
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
5h 42m
£84–216

Dover to Stirling by train

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Distance: 503.3 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Stirling via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Islamic Centre via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 32m.

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