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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Cardiff is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 11h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Stirling to Cardiff?

The distance between Stirling and Cardiff is 415 miles. The road distance is 388 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Cardiff without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h and costs £130 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Stirling to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Cardiff bus from?

Stirling to Cardiff bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Stirling to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Stirling to Cardiff is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h and costs £130 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 11h 18m.

Where does the Stirling to Cardiff bus arrive?

Stirling to Cardiff bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Stirling to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stirling to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Cardiff is 388 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Stirling to Cardiff.

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

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Stirling to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Stirling to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h
£133–355
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 57m
£41–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
11h 18m
£43–98
Drive 385.8 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Cardiffcar 385.8 mi
7h 11m
£95–138
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 50m
£53–138
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Crewetrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 11m
£96–152
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 909 / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
9h 41m
£74–292
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 11m
£68–204
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 24m
£54–183

Stirling to Cardiff by train

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Map of how to get from Stirling to Cardiff.

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Distance: 412.7 mi
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Stirling to Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 11h 18m.

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