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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Stirling is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Stirling is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Islamic Centre via Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Stirling?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Inverness and arriving at Stirling. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Inverness to Stirling?

The distance between Inverness and Stirling is 150 miles. The road distance is 136.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Stirling without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £50 - £120.

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

The train from Inverness to Stirling takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Stirling bus from?

Inverness to Stirling bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Stirling train from?

Inverness to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Stirling?

The best way to get from Inverness to Stirling is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Inverness to Stirling bus arrive?

Inverness to Stirling bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Inverness to Stirling train arrive?

Inverness to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stirling station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Stirling is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Inverness to Stirling.

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

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Where can I stay near Stirling?

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There are 3 ways to get from Inverness to Stirling by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 5m
£50–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Islamic Centrebus M9 / ...
3h 48m
£17–32
Drive 135.4 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Stirlingcar 135.4 mi
2h 40m
£33–48

Inverness to Stirling by train

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Distance: 149.2 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Stirling, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Stirling every 3 hours. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Islamic Centre via Park and Ride in around 3h 48m.

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