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 £45 - £200 and takes 11h 7m.

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 41m and costs £85 - £350.

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 Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

Is there a direct train between London and Stirling?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Euston and arriving at Stirling. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.

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 via Edinburgh which takes 5h 13m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from London to Stirling, including transfers.

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 via Edinburgh which takes 5h 13m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £200 and takes 11h 7m.

Where does the London to Stirling bus arrive?

London to Stirling bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan 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 Edinburgh Waverley 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 622+ 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 via Edinburgh
best
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
£121–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X36 / ...
11h 7m
£46–194
Drive 413 mi
1. Drive from London to Stirlingcar 413 mi
7h 6m
£101–146
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 41m
£85–341
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Stirlingtrain
5h 55m
£75–190
Train via Edinburgh #2
1. Take the train from London Euston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Stirlingtrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
6h 39m
£154–265
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 55m
£92–283
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 51m
£93–287
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
4h
£105–289
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
4h 3m
£64–157
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 13m
£67–168

London to Stirling by train

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 426.1 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from King's Cross to Stirling via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 7m.

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