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.
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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Take the train to Haymarket and then to Stirling.
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Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Stirling.
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Take the bus to Preston City Centre Bus Station and then to Buchanan Bus Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 25m | £105($120) | every 4 hours | 388km (241 miles) |
Train to Stirling | 4h 20m | £53($63) | 6 times a week | 392km (244 miles) |
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 10m | £195($230) | every 2 hours | 600km (373 miles) |
Train to Liverpool Lime Street, plane | 4h 25m | £205($240) | every 2 hours | 648km (403 miles) |
Train to Birmingham International, plane | 4h 45m | £140($170) | every 2 hours | 665km (413 miles) |
Train to Birmingham International, plane | 4h 45m | £125($150) | every 2 hours | 687km (427 miles) |
Bus | 6h 5m | £35($41) | once daily | 384km (238 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | £39($46) | on demand | 338km (210 miles) |
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The following major airports near Stirling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.