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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Stirling Castle is to bus via Perth which costs £14 - £28 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Stirling Castle is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Stirling Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Stirling Castle. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at The Cowane Centre via Police Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Stirling Castle?

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 Castle?

The distance between Inverness and Stirling Castle is 151 miles. The road distance is 135.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Stirling Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £22 - £80.

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

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

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

Inverness to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

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

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Stirling Castle?

The best way to get from Inverness to Stirling Castle is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £22 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £55 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Inverness to Stirling Castle bus arrive?

Inverness to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dunblane Police Station.

Where does the Inverness to Stirling Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Stirling Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Stirling Castle is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Inverness to Stirling Castle.

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

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Where can I stay near Stirling Castle?

There are 1514+ hotels available in Stirling Castle.

Inverness to Stirling Castle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Stirling Castle by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 19m
£22–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunblane Police Stationbus Ember
3h 47m
£4–51
Drive 134.5 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Stirling Castlecar 134.5 mi
2h 33m
£33–48
Bus via Perth
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Haugh Roadbus M8
3h 53m
£15–28

Inverness to Stirling Castle by train and foot

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3h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 149.9 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Stirling every 3 hours. Tickets cost £23–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunblane Police Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £2–50 and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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