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

The cheapest way to get from London to Stirling is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 10h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Stirling is to fly and train which takes 3h 43m and costs £80 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between London and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Stirling station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

Is there a direct train between London and Stirling?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Stirling. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from London to Stirling?

The distance between London and Stirling is 429 miles. The road distance is 415.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Stirling without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £70 - £160.

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

The train from London Kings Cross to Stirling takes 5h 11m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the London to Stirling bus from?

London to Stirling bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Stirling train from?

London to Stirling train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Stirling?

The best way to get from London to Stirling is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the London to Stirling bus arrive?

London to Stirling bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the London to Stirling train arrive?

London to Stirling train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Stirling station.

Can I drive from London to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Stirling is 415 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from London to Stirling.

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

Book your London to Stirling train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 576+ hotels available in Stirling.

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

There are 11 ways to get from London 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
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Stirlingtrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
5h 11m
£70–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 909
10h 23m
£30–70
Drive 413 mi
1. Drive from London to Stirlingcar 413 mi
7h 6m
£99–143
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
3h 43m
£83–226
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
5h 13m
£64–215
Train via Lancaster
1. Take the train from London Euston to Lancastertrain
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
5h 47m
£88–242
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
3h 43m
£82–260
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
3h 57m
£93–246
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
3h 57m
£92–270
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
4h 19m
£59–144
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
4h 10m
£55–167

London to Stirling by train

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Distance: 426.2 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Stirling once daily. Tickets cost £70–160 and the journey takes 5h 11m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 10h 23m.

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