How to travel from Blackpool to Stirling, United Kingdom

The distance between Blackpool and Stirling is around 338km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Blackpool to Stirling by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Stirling.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £105($120)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Stirling.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £195($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Preston City Centre Bus Station and then to Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £35($41)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Stirling.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance338km (210 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Stirling

There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Stirling by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($120).

The distance between Blackpool and Stirling is around 338km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 262km (163 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Blackpool and Stirling by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Stirling is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £105 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Stirling, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Stirling. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston and Haymarket. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, First ScotRail Service, LNER and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Blackpool and Stirling. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blackpool and Stirling. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Preston City Centre Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Blackpool and Stirling. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Stirling. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Stirling is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Stirling. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Blackpool and Stirling. The distance is around 338km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Stirling is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £105 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Stirling

Transport options from Blackpool to Stirling
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
£105($120)
every 4 hours388km (241 miles)
Train to Stirling4h 20m
£53($63)
6 times a week392km (244 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 10m
£195($230)
every 2 hours600km (373 miles)
Train to Liverpool Lime Street, plane4h 25m
£205($240)
every 2 hours648km (403 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, plane4h 45m
£140($170)
every 2 hours665km (413 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, plane4h 45m
£125($150)
every 2 hours687km (427 miles)
Bus
6h 5m
£35($41)
once daily384km (238 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£39($46)
on demand338km (210 miles)

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Airports near Stirling

The following major airports near Stirling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Stirling
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Stirling
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Stirling