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How to get fromReading to Stirlingby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Stirling by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain
    6h 33m
    £89–276

  2. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeLTN - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
    5h 1m
    £68–197

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5busRa1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus802
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic CentrebusM8 / ...
    11h 17m
    £78–126

  4. Drive 397.3 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Stirlingcar397.3 mi
    6h 46m
    £97–140

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeLHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
    4h 22m
    £95–276

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain
    8h 20m
    £83–364

  7. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Forbury Road to WestgatebusX40
    2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationbusX10
    13h 19m

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
    4h 34m
    £100–277

  9. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLGW - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
    5h 17m
    £77–185

  10. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
    4h 55m
    £111–318

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLTN - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
    5h 13m
    £83–218

  12. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)planeLHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain
    6h 24m
    £79–423

Reading to Stirling by train and subway

Calendar201Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Stirling, Scotland?

You can take a train from Reading to Stirling via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Islamic Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 17m.

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